Gopi Chand Bhargava

Gopi Chand Bhargava
1st Chief Minister of Punjab
In office
15 August 1947 – 13 April 1949
Preceded byPost Established
Succeeded byBhim Sen Sachar
In office
18 October 1949 – 20 June 1951
Preceded byBhim Sen Sachar
Succeeded byPresident's rule
In office
21 June 1964 – 6 July 1964
(interim)
Preceded byPartap Singh Kairon
Succeeded byRam Kishan
Leader of Opposition in Punjab Provincial Assembly
In office
1937–1940
Preceded byPost Established
Succeeded bySardar Sampuran Singh
Personal details
Born(1889-03-08)8 March 1889
Died26 December 1966(1966-12-26) (aged 77)
PartyIndian National Congress
ProfessionPolitician
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Gopi Chand Bhargava (8 March 1889 – 26 December 1966) was the first Chief Minister of Punjab from 15 August 1947 to 13 April 1949, and again between 18 October 1949, to 20 June 1951, and for the third time as interim Chief Minister between 21 June 1964, and 6 July 1964. He was a member of the Congress.