Gopinath Bordoloi
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Gopinath Bardoloi (1890-1950) |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 13, 2017 |
| Denomination | 5 |
| Perforation | 13 |
| Watermark | Asokan Capital Multiple [Up] |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 3148 Stamp Number IN 2802 Yvert et Tellier IN 2839 Stanley Gibbons IN 3086 |
| Themes | Famous people | Men | Politicians |
Gopinath Bordoloi (1890–1950) was the first Prime Minister of undivided Assam before independence and later Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam, and also a leading Indian independence activist. He was a follower of the Gandhian principle of non-violence as a political tool. Due to his unselfish dedication towards Assam and its people, the then Governor of Assam Jayram Das Doulatram conferred him with the title “Lokapriya” (loved by all).
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1999.