User:Sukanya Choudhury

Shri Bhaskar Choudhury (1945-1994) was an active Indian Politician from Shillong, Meghalaya. He was an important member of the Indian National Congress Party.

Choudhury was a Xaverian from St.Xaviers College, Calcutta. He held a Bachelors Degree in Law and a Masters Degree in Commerce, both from the University of Calcutta.

His keen interest in sports led him to represent Calcutta University as a Joint Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Athletic Team, Cricket Team & Basket Ball Team in 1967-1968. He was awarded the Principal S Roy Memorial Shield in Cricket. "Inter Collegiate Champion" in Basket Ball of University College of Law, Calcutta,was amongst his list of honours. Xaviers College, Calcutta, was privileged to have him as an active team player in badminton.

Shri Bhaskar Choudhury was born on November 01, 1945 into a prominent family of eminent scholars and freedom fighters. He became involved with politics from his early college life & was soon serving as an active member in a variety of positions within the University Union.

A lawyer by profession, he practiced in both Shillong High Court & Guwahati High Courts. Choudhury was the member of Bar Association, Shillong. Shri Bhaskar Choudhury was first elected in the MDC (Meghalaya District Council) elections held in 1972. In office from 1972-1977 It was in 1977, he decided to join the fray in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly elections, where he was elected from Laban constituency as MLA. In office from 1978-1988 (2 terms).

Choudhury was the Vice Chairman of Law Commission, Meghalaya.

Shri Bhaskar Choudhury had immense contribution as President of Sanatan Dharmasabha Harisabha, one of the oldest Hindu religious institute in Shillong. With his initiative, the foundation stone of the temple was laid in Harisabha.

He was holding the honorable position of President in Laban Girls Higher Secondary School & Lumparing Vidyapeeth Higher Secondary School (Govt Affiliated).

His sudden demise on September 12, 1994 was indeed a great loss for the society.

Shri Bhaskar Choudhury's contribution towards the society opened up new horizons and his serving the people have made a remarkable mark within the people of Shillong.