1914 – Dev Kanta Borooah was born on February 22nd at Dibrugarh (Assam).
– Borooah, a veteran of India’s struggle for independence, also served in Mrs. Gandhi’s Cabinet.
1949-1951 – His political career began as a member of the Constituent Assembly.
1962 – He became the Speaker and subsequently the Minister for Education and Co-operation.
1973 – Mr. Borooah, the party’s leader, is best known for coining the slogan, "India is Indira, and Indira is India".
– The president of the governing Congress Party in India.
1975 – The mantle of the President of the Indian National Congress fell on him.
1997 – Died on August 20th at the age of 82.