Died 1982 (aged 73–74) Nationality Indian | Name Mahendra Choudhry | |
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Born 1908 Nagaon, Undivided Kamrup district (now Barpeta district) Occupation Freedom fighter and politician Known for Indian independence movement | ||
Mahendra Mohan Choudhury (1908–1982) was a freedom fighter and politician from Nagaon, Undivided Kamrup district (now Barpeta district) of Western Assam. He was Chief Minister of Assam from 1970 to 1972. He also served as governor of Punjab.
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Early life
Mahendra Mohan Choudhury was born on 12 April 1908 in Nagaon, Undivided Kamrup district. He did his graduation in Arts and subsequently completed his Bachelor of Laws.
Politics
A great persona and a true Gandhian, he fought for the independence of India during freedom movement and went to jail thrice in 1932, 1941 and in 1945 respectively. He was a member of Assam Vidhan Sabha (1946-1952), Parliamentary Secretary(1947), State Minister (1951, 1955), President of Assam Congress Committee, President of Assam Vidhan Sabha (1967), Cabinet Minister (1967-1970), Chief Minister of Assam (1970-1972) and Governor of Punjab.
Works
He wrote Books, viz. 'Mahatma Gandhi' and 'The Philosophy of Binova Bhabe'. He was associated with many socio-religious instituitions like Sankardev-Kristi Vikash Samiti, Gita Samaj, Madhupur Satra etc.
Mahendra Mohan Choudhry died in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital following a heart attack on 27 December 1982.