Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed deep condolences on the demise of former CM Major General BC Khanduri (Senior). He said that his contribution will remain as a milestone in the development of the country. In his demise the country has lost a distinguished soldier, an able administrator and a politician of exceptional integrity.
The Vice President reached Khanduri’s Basant Vihar home this morning to pay tribute. Here he paid homage to his mortal remains. Many leaders including Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari are reported to have reached Haridwar Khadkhadi.
The Vice President, who came to Dehradun on January 17, reached his residence and met Khanduri to inquire about his well being. During this, he recalled his relationship as a former colleague in the Lok Sabha.
BC Khanduri died due to heart attack
Former Chief Minister Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri (Senior) died of a mild heart attack. He was hospitalized for 49 days. He breathed his last at 11.10 am on Tuesday at the age of 91. According to the information received from the hospital management, Major General BC Khanduri (Senior) was admitted to a private hospital on April 1.
The doctors’ examination revealed bleeding in his intestines. He was undergoing treatment under the supervision of doctors. He suffered a mild cardiac arrest at around 11.10 am on Tuesday morning and died. Khanduri was unwell for a long time. He had to come to the hospital again and again. After recovery, he was sent home but after being admitted in April, there was no improvement in his condition. He was under the observation of specialist doctors for 49 days. There is mourning in the entire state due to his death.
All schools in the state will remain closed today
Three days of state mourning has been declared in the state on the death of former Chief Minister of the state, Major General BC Khanduri. In view of this, government, non-government and private schools and offices of the state will remain closed today. Director of Secondary Education Dr. Mukul Kumar Sati has issued an order in this regard.
