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Bidhan Chandra Roy

Former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India (1882-1962) · India · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80

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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Country
India
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1962 · aged 80