Bhola Paswan Shastri
Bhola Paswan Shastri was an Indian freedom fighter and on three occasions between 1968-71 was Chief Minister of Bihar state in India. Bhola Paswan was a highly educated member of the downtrodden caste and the Shastri title was due to his extensive knowledge. Bhola Paswan was the first Harijan Chief Minister of Bihar[1]
Bhola Paswan Shastri | |
|---|---|
| 8th Chief Minister of Bihar | |
| In office 22 March 1968 – 29 June 1968 | |
| Preceded by | B. P. Mandal |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| In office 22 June 1969 – 4 July 1969 | |
| In office 2 June 1971 – 9 January 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1914 Bairgacchi, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India |
| Died | 1984 (aged 79-80) Patna, Bihar, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | one son (deceased) |
| Residence | Patna |
| Alma mater | Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi |
| Profession | Politician Social Worker Shastri |
He was born in Bairgacchi village of Purnia district. Bhola Paswan Shastri Agriculture College is named after him.[2]
References
- . "Chief Ministers of Bihar Since 1947". BiharJagran.com. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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