His efforts and association with the then Minister of Home Affairs Vallabhbhai Patel were widely acknowledged while keeping Assam united with India when parts of it were to merge with East Pakistan .
Independence activist Bordoloi is the first Chief Minister of Assam ( 1946 -- 50 ) .
Bordoloi 's efforts and association with the then Minister of Home Affairs Vallabhbhai Patel were widely acknowledged while Assam Assam united with India when parts of it were to merge with East Pakistan .
Independence activist Bordoloi is the first Chief Minister of Assam ( 1946 -- 50 ) .