Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Bimala Prasad Chaliha | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Badarpur | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1912 British India |
| Died | 25 February 1971 (aged 58) Shillong, Assam, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Amaya Bora Chaliha |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | Sivasagar |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (1971) |
Bimala Prasad Chaliha (26 March 1912 – 25 February 1971) was a Leader of
Chief Minister[1] of Assam for Three Consecutive Terms, once from Badarpur Constituency[2] and twice from Sonari Constituency.[3][4] He was in office from 28 December 1957 to 6 November 1970. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1971.[5]
Political career
During his tenure as the Chief Minister, the Assam Official Language Act, of 1960 was enacted, which made the
March 1966 Mizo National Front uprising
also happened during his tenure. Earlier he was instrumental in promoting the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 and corresponding Assam Plantations Labour Rules, 1956 to safeguard the interest of the Tea Plantation Workers of Assam. During his second term as Chief Minister, the issue of illegal migration from then East Bengal came up, he claimed there were 300,000 illegal entrants in Assam, and he took active steps to deport them in his third term.
Personal life
He was married to Mrs. Amaya Bora Chaliha, daughter of a Senior Advocate & Freedom Fighter Mr. K.R. Bora and elder sister of veteran politician & Member of Parliament Mr. Indramoni Bora. They had 5 sons and 2 daughters.
Chaliha died on February 25, 1971. His wife died on March 6, 2010, and her last rites were performed at the Navagraha Crematorium in the presence of a large number of family members and admirers.[7]
References
- ^ "Assam Legislative Assembly - Chief Ministers since 1937". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Assam Assembly Election Results in 1957". www.elections.in. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Assam Legislative Assembly - MLA 1962-67". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Assam Legislative Assembly - MLA 1967-72". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Details of Bimala Prasad Chaliha | Knowmore Assam |Information". knowmoreassam.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Here's A List Of Chief Ministers Who Have Been Elected For Three Terms". Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Staff Reporter (15 September 2010). "Amaya Chaliha passes away". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
