Raghunath Pandey
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Raghunath Pandey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Muzaffarpur | |
| In office 1980–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Manjay Lal |
| Succeeded by | Vijendra Chaudhary |
| Constituency | Muzaffarpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1922 |
| Died | September 24, 2001 (aged 79) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician Businessperson |
Raghunath Pandey (March 8, 1922 – September 24, 2001) was an Indian politician and businessperson from Muzaffarpur, Bihar.[1] He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarpur from 1980 to 1995 by Indian National Congress ticket.[2] Pandey lost the 1991 general elections from Muzaffarpur to George Fernandes. He filed a case in Patna High Court and finally he won but till then the Parliament was dissolved. He again lost in the 1995 assembly elections.[3][4]
Pandey served as the chairman of Muzaffarpur Municipality for ten years.[5][6] He also served as a minister in Satyendra Narayan Sinha's cabinet.[7][8][9] Prior to entering politics, he had several businesses in Muzaffarpur including transport and cinema halls.[10][11] Pandey setup several colleges including Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital and Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital in the city.[12]