Former Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, a retired Major General and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, passed away in Dehradun on Tuesday following a prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city.
Khanduri had been admitted to Hospital, where he died during treatment, according to his family.
Confirming the development, his son Manish Khanduri told ANI over the phone that the former chief minister passed away on Tuesday morning.
Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012. A senior BJP leader, he also represented the Garhwal constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha.
Condoling his demise, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described Khanduri’s passing as an “irreparable loss” for both Uttarakhand and national politics.
“We have received the heartbreaking news of the passing of former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the esteemed Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri (Retd.) Ji,” Dhami said in a post on X.
Dhami said Khanduri exemplified dedication, discipline, and commitment during his service in the Indian Army and remained devoted to national interest and public service throughout his political career.
“In his political career, he established a strong identity for Uttarakhand’s development, good governance, transparency, and honest work ethic. As a people’s leader, he took numerous important decisions for the state’s progress and, through his simplicity, forthrightness and efficiency, carved a special place in the hearts of the people,” the chief minister said.
Dhami also prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family.
“His demise is an irreparable loss not only for Uttarakhand but for national politics as well,” he added.
(With ANI inputs)
