Sarat Chandra Sinha

Sarat Chandra Sinha (1914–2005) was a Chief Minister of Assam and a leader of Indian National Congress, Indian National Congress (Socialist) and Nationalist Congress Party. Known for his value-based politics, Sinha belonged to a rare breed of politicians who sacrificed his life for the welfare of the downtrodden people of Indian society. A true Gandhian, he never compromised with his principle what he preached and practised. His illustrious political life was a rare combination of honesty, simplicity and integrity. He was also a writer.