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First convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur , Prime Minister, Nehru addressing the function. Dr. JC Ghosh seated  second from right, while Dr. B.C Roy is on his right. Pd. 25/04/1956.

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First convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur , Prime Minister, Nehru addressing the function. Dr. JC Ghosh seated  second from right, while Dr. B.C Roy is on his right. Pd. 25/04/1956.

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