His reply to Gandhi when he was asked to take the reign of the state as the Congress member wanted it in page=100
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I will only do so...if there is no party interference. I must be free to chose my Minsters on the basis of merit and ability, rather than party membership.
— Bidhan Chandra Roy
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Source: Wikiquote: "Bidhan Chandra Roy" (Quotes, Remembering Our Leaders: Mahadeo Govind Ranade by Pravina Bhim Sain: (1989), Remembering Our Leaders: Mahadeo Govind Ranade by Pravina Bhim Sain, pages: 84–, publisher: Children's Book Trust, ISBN: 978-81-7011-767-4)
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About Bidhan Chandra Roy
Bidhan Chandra Roy (July 1, 1882 – July 1, 1962), popularly known as B.C.Roy, was a noted Indian physician and a renowned freedom fighter. He served with the Indian National Congress as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years from 1948 until his death in 1962. In India, his birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Doctor's Day on July 1 every year. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, on 4 February 1961.
About Bidhan Chandra Roy
Bidhan Chandra Roy (July 1, 1882 – July 1, 1962), popularly known as B.C.Roy, was a noted Indian physician and a renowned freedom fighter. He served with the Indian National Congress as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years from 1948 until his death in 1962. In India, his birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Doctor's Day on July 1 every year. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, on 4 February 1961.
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