Which significant political move by Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi ensured that Assam remained a part of India and not East Pakistan during the Cabinet Mission Plan's proposal in 1946?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Opposing the grouping of Assam with Bengal.
Under the 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan, India was to be divided into three sections, grouping Muslim-majority Bengal with Hindu-majority Assam in "Section C." Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi fiercely opposed this grouping, realizing it would lead to Assam's eventual inclusion into East Pakistan. With Mahatma Gandhi’s crucial backing, Bordoloi led a relentless political campaign, bypassing the Congress Working Committee's initial hesitation. His steadfast resistance successfully preserved Assam’s self-determination, ensuring it remained an integral part of independent India.