Who was the ‘popular’ Gopinath Bordoloi, whom Amit Shah remembered? Said- If he had not been there, Assam would not have been a part of India today.

Who was Gopinath Bordoloi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Remembering the great leader and Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi in a program in Assam, he praised his contribution. He said that if there were no leaders like Bordoloi, Assam and the entire North East could not have been a part of India today. Shah also specifically said that it was Bordoloi who inspired the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to include Assam in independent India.

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Who was Gopinath Bordoloi?

Gopinath Bordoloi’s full name was Gopinath Bordoloi. They Assam He was the first Chief Minister of Assam, but more than that, he was a visionary leader and freedom fighter who not only created the political and social identity of Assam, but also played a decisive role in keeping it permanently integrated into the map of India. He was born in Raha, Assam. He lost his mother at the age of just 12. After studying law, he became active in politics and became a follower of the non-violent principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

Bordoloi fought against the Cabinet Mission Plan

Bordoloi fought against the Cabinet Mission Plan to keep Assam as a part of India before independence, where the Muslim League was demanding a separate state for the North-East from India. Bordoloi, with the support of Mahatma Gandhi and other national leaders, led a movement through public interest and non-violence, which ultimately succeeded in keeping Assam included in the Union of India.

Bordoloi did important work even after independence

Even after independence, Bordoloi did important work for the development of Assam. He strengthened the infrastructure in sectors like education, health and agriculture. Under his leadership, medical colleges, engineering colleges and agricultural education were established, which provided better opportunities to the youth of Assam.

Former Governor of Assam gave ‘popular’ name to Gopinath

Due to Gopinath’s birth and works, former Assam Governor Jairam Das honored him with the name ‘Lokpriya’. Bordoloi was also awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour, in 1999. His contribution is still remembered with respect and honor in both Assam and India.