Gauri Shankar Pandey

Late shri Gauri Shanker Pandey (गौरी शंकर पाण्डेय), was a veteran Indian politician and a former Minister of Bihar. He represented Bettiah constituency in Bihar assembly and served in various ministerial portfolios.

Gauri Shankar Pandey (Malikaar)
Former Minister of Transport, Excise, Environment, Forest Bihar
Bettiah (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
In office
1969, 1977, 1982, 1985
Personal details
Born (1935-08-09) 9 August 1935
Bettiah, Bihar
Children5 sons and 3 daughters
ResidenceBettiah, Baithania

He was a popular leader of Congress from Bihar and even leaders from opposition party respected him for his social services, simplicity and honesty. After retiring from active politics, he remained in his home village Baithania (near Bettiah) for the rest of his life serving the people.

Member of Legislative Assembly, Bihar

He had been a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly during 1969-72, 1977–82, 1982–85, 1985-90 Bettiah (Vidhan Sabha constituency), Bihar. He has held several ministerial portfolios including Road, Transport, Civil Aviation, Law, Excise, Environment and forest in successive Bihar Government.

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