Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, the former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, has passed away in Dehradun after a prolonged illness. He was known for his disciplined leadership, clean image and the administrative reforms, and he left a lasting mark in both military service and public life.
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister B C Khanduri passed away on 19th May, 2026, while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dehradun.
He had reportedly been ill for a long period of time and was receiving medical care at Max Super Speciality Hospital.
His son Manish Khanduri has confirmed the news.
His passing has triggered the condolences from several political leaders and supporters across the country.
Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri was a veteran Army officer and served the nation, after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and later becoming a respected politician.
Before entering into the politics, he served in the Indian Army and retired with the rank of Major General.
His military background has shaped his image as a disciplined, efficient and no-nonsense administrator.
He later became one of Uttarakhand’s most prominent political faces.
Khanduri served as the Chief Minister of the state of Uttarakhand twice.
His first term was from the year 2007 to 2009.
He returned for a second term from 2011 to 2012.
He was also elected multiple times as a Member of Parliament and represented the Garhwal constituency in the Lok Sabha.
B C Khanduri was widely known for his clean governance model.
He has built a reputation for honesty, transparency and administrative discipline.
His tenure focused strongly on infrastructure development, governance reforms and public accountability.
Even political opponents have often acknowledged him for his straightforward leadership style.
Respectable Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has described his death as an irreparable loss.
Dhami said his life reflected the dedication to national service, discipline and commitment to public welfare.
He also highlighted Khanduri’s contribution to Uttarakhand’s development and his strong work ethic.
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