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Bidhan Chandra Roy

Bidhan Chandra Roy

बिधान चंद्र राय

Politics & governance Bihar Great mind of history

Bidhan Chandra Roy was an Indian physician and politician who served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1950 until his death in 1962. He played a key role in the founding of several institutions and cities like Salt Lake, Kalyani, Durgapur and Ashoknagar Kalyangarh.

BORN

1 July 1882

DIED

1 July 1962

HONOUR

Bharat Ratna, 1961

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Key facts

Born
1 July 1882, Bankipore
Died
1 July 1962, Kolkata
State of birth
Bankipore, Bihar
Sector
Politics & governance
Profession
Former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India (1882–1962)
Gender
Male

Biography

Bidhan Chandra Roy was an Indian physician and politician who served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1950 until his death in 1962. He played a key role in the founding of several institutions and cities like Salt Lake, Kalyani, Durgapur and Ashoknagar Kalyangarh.

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Timeline

  1. 1882Born in Bankipore
  2. 1948Becomes Chief Minister of West Bengal
  3. 1961Awarded the Bharat Ratna
  4. 1962Dies in Kolkata
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