Assam CM Himanta Honors Gopinath Bordoloi on His 75th Death Anniversary

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi on his 75th death anniversary, remembering him as Assam’s first Chief Minister and a towering leader whose dedication to the state continues to inspire generations. On social media, Sarma highlighted Bordoloi’s crucial role in opposing the Cabinet Mission’s Grouping Plan, which threatened Assam’s merger with Bengal, thereby preventing Assam’s inclusion in East Pakistan and ensuring its integration into independent India. Marking Lok Kalyan Diwas, Sarma urged all citizens to uphold Bordoloi’s ideals of service and dedication to the state and its people.