Bipen Behari Lal (30 January 1917 – 5 January 2008) was an Indian civil servant who served as the first governor of the state of Sikkim.[3]
B. B. Lal | |
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1st Governor of Sikkim | |
In office 16 May 1975 – 9 January 1981 | |
Chief Minister | Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Nar Bahadur Bhandari |
Preceded by | Post Started |
Succeeded by | Homi J. H. Taleyarkhan |
Personal details | |
Born | Bipen Behari Lal 30 January 1917[1] British India |
Died | 5 January 2008[2] New Delhi, India | (aged 90)
Occupation | Politician |
Career
Lal joined the Indian Civil Service in 1941 and was given various responsibilities in the Government of Uttar Pradesh until 1965.[1] In 1966, he was moved to the Central Government where he served in various capacities.[1]
In 1974, Lal was the Government of India-appointed Chief Executive in the Kingdom of Sikkim.[4] Soon after the Annexation of Sikkim by India in May 1975, he was made the first governor of the new state of Sikkim. He served in this capacity till early 1981.
Death
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