BC Khanduri: Minister who helped shape Golden Quadrilateral
Major General (retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, a former Uttarakhand chief minister, passed away at the age of 91. He is remembered for his significant contributions to India's road infrastructure, particularly the Golden Quadrilateral project. Khanduri's legacy includes a commitment to integrity and public service throughout his military and political career.
- ▪Khanduri served in the Indian Army for nearly four decades and rose to the rank of Major General.
- ▪He was a prominent political leader, serving as chief minister of Uttarakhand and as a Union minister for road transport.
- ▪Khanduri was known for promoting transparency and anti-corruption initiatives during his time in office.
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BC Khanduri: Minister who helped shape Golden QuadrilateralMajor General (retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, a respected leader and former Uttarakhand chief minister, passed away at 91, remembered for his integrity and governance.Published on: May 20, 2026 5:30 AM ISTBy Neeraj SantoshiShare viaCopy link Dehradun: Major General (retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, a decorated former Indian Army officer, senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Union minister and two-time chief minister of Uttarakhand, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91 in Dehradun after a prolonged illness, will be remembered as the man who connected India.
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