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
He was born in Bairgacchi village of Purnia district. Bhola Paswan Shastri Agriculture College is named after him.