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Dorjee Khandu was born on 19 March, 1955 in Gyangkhar Village, North East Frontier Agency, India, is a 5th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Discover Dorjee Khandu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
19 March, 1955 |
| Birthday |
19 March |
| Birthplace |
Gyangkhar Village, North East Frontier Agency, India |
| Date of death |
30 April, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Lobotang, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Dorjee Khandu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Dorjee Khandu height not available right now. We will update Dorjee Khandu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
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| Children |
Pema Khandu |
Dorjee Khandu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dorjee Khandu worth at the age of 56 years old? Dorjee Khandu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from India. We have estimated Dorjee Khandu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Politician |
Dorjee Khandu Social Network
Timeline
Dorjee Khandu (19 March 1955 – 30 April 2011) was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
In 1980, he was elected unopposed as the First ASM and served till 1983.
Popularly known as People's Chief Minister, large chunk of modern infrastructure is a product of his policies viz-a-viz.
In March 1990, he was elected unopposed to the First Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh from Thingbu-Mukto constituency.
In March 1995, he was re-elected to Second Legislative Assembly of the State of Arunachal Pradesh from the same constituency.
He became the Minister of State for Cooperation from 21 March 1995.
15. ∧″Who's Who 2004″-Published by Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
On 9 April 2007, he became the sixth Chief Minister of the state, replacing Gegong Apang.
He was reelected in 2009 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections.
Dorjee Khandu was born in Gyangkhar Village in Tawang district, North East Frontier Agency, India to Leki Dorjee.
Dorjee Khandu had four wives, five sons and two daughters.
He was a follower of Buddhism and Donyi-Poloism.
His eldest son, Mr. Pema Khandu, is currently the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
Dorjee Khandu served in the Indian Army Intelligence Corps for seven years.
He was awarded a gold medal for the meritorious service rendered during Bangladesh War.
Later, he engaged in social activities concerned with villagers of Tawang District.
Again in 2009, he was elected unopposed from the same constituency and was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state on 25 October 2009.
Although the crash has been blamed on the poor condition of the helicopter, a single engine four seater Eurocopter B8 provided by Pawan Hans, the helicopter was only put into service in 2010.
P. Chidambaram, Home Minister of India confirmed the news of the death of Dorjee Khandu on the morning of 5 May.
Earlier in a briefing Minister of External Affairs, SM Krishna said he is deeply pained by the demise of Dorjee Khandu.
The last rites of the Chief Minister were performed in his native village, Gyangkhar, in Tawang district as per Monpa Buddhist rituals.
His power minister Jarbom Gamlin succeeded him as the Chief Minister, only to resign on 31 October the same year.
On 30 April 2011, the helicopter carrying Khandu and four other people on a trip from Tawang to Itanagar disappeared.
On 2 May, the aerial search for Khandu was halted due to inclement weather, necessitating a move to ground search by the Indian Army, police, SSB and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
Personnel were searching a heavily forested 66 square kilometer section of West Kameng district, where satellites detected possible plane remnants.
Witnesses said they heard a large explosion on the morning of 30 April, almost around the same time when the helicopter went missing.
On 4 May 2011, at around 11 am, remnants of the crashed helicopter were found by a group of locals.
Trans-Arunachal Highway, Green field airport, Railway lines, New State civil secretariat, New Assembly Building etc. He was conferred the Karamveer Award by Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society in 2013 in recognition of his contributions to the state.
