Former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passes away at 91
Former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri has passed away at the age of 91. He was a Major General in the Indian Army before entering politics, where he served multiple terms in the Lok Sabha and held significant ministerial roles. Khanduri was known for his integrity, discipline, and contributions to the development of Uttarakhand and the nation.
- ▪Khanduri served in the Indian Army for around four decades and rose to the rank of Major General.
- ▪He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1991 and was re-elected four times, building a reputation as a principled parliamentarian.
- ▪Khanduri's first term as chief minister lasted from March 2007 to June 2009, and he held the position again from September 2011 to March 2012.
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Former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passes away at 91Khanduri served in the army for around four decades (1954-1991) and rose to the rank of Major General before joining politicsUpdated on: May 19, 2026 3:09 PM ISTBy Neeraj SantoshiShare viaCopy link Former Uttarakhand chief minister and Union minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri, known for bringing military discipline to public service, personal integrity, and simplicity, passed away in Dehradun on Tuesday. He was 91.Former Uttarakhand chief minister and Union minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri.Khanduri served in the army for around four decades (1954-1991) and rose to the rank of Major General before joining politics. He was first elected to the Lok Sabha from Uttarakhand’s Garhwal constituency in 1991.
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