Gopinath Bordoloi was born on June 6, 1890, in Raha, Assam. He was a passionate volunteer for the Indian National Congress, dedicating himself to the fight for India’s independence. Bordoloi was deeply involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement and faced imprisonment in 1922. Gopinath Bordoloi was a prominent Indian politician and a passionate independence activist. He made history as the first Chief Minister of Assam, serving from 1946 until 1950. Bordoloi also chaired the North-East Frontier Tribal Areas and the Assam Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee. A staunch believer in Gandhian principles, he advocated for non-violence as a means of political change. Due to his unselfish dedication towards Assam and its people, the then Governor of Assam Jayram Das Doulatram conferred him with the title “Lokpriya” (loved by all).
Political Career
- Influenced by Gandhi, Manickchandra Barua, Swami Sureshananda, Tarunram Phukan, Nabinchandra Bordoloi.
- Joined the Indian National Congress in 1920 at its Calcutta session.
- Left legal practice in 1921 to join the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- Assistant General Secretary, Congress session, Gauhati (1926).
- As a constructive nationalist, Gopinath was naturally concerned about reforming the educational system on national lines. As a reaction to the ill-famous Cunningham Circular of 1929 to suppress political activities in Government educational institutions, there was a movement to boycott Government institutions and start private schools and colleges. Bordoloi was mainly instrumental in establishing the Kamrup Akademy and B. Borooah College at Gauhati.
