Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalaya’s trailblazers
The Rilbong locality in Shillong has honored Bidhan Chandra Roy, West Bengal's first Chief Minister, for his historical contributions to the region. Roy is credited with introducing electricity to Shillong and founding the Shillong Hydro Electric Company in the 1920s.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the historical interconnectedness of Indian states and the legacy of early infrastructure development in the Northeast.
Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalaya’s trailblazers left B.C. Roy. Illustration: Satwik Gade https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2n6q1e/article71595901.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/bcroy%20horz.jpg B.C. Roy. Illustration: Satwik Gade The Rilbong area also honours J.J.M. Nichols-Roy, the pioneer of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and B.B. Lyngdoh, considered the father of coalition politics in India GUWAHATI A 100-year-old locality in Shillong has honoured Bidhan Chandra Roy, a physician and West Bengal’s first Chief Minister, as one of Meghalaya’s trailblazers. The Rilbong locality, established after the British regime allotted land for settlement in 1925, also honoured 24 other luminaries who helped shape Shillong and the northeastern region beyond through their contributions to literature, education, healthcare, journalism, politics, culture, sports and public service.
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