Jhanjharpur, Madhubani: Phule Bhandari, the 68-year-old JDU District President of Madhubani and a prominent social worker from Jhanjharpur, passed away on Saturday in Patna due to a heart attack. The news of his demise has cast a pall of gloom over the Jhanjharpur sub-division and the entire district.

Late Shrinayaran Bhandari, affectionately known as Phule Bhandari, made significant contributions to promoting cricket in his early life, encouraging and nurturing young players. His passion and dedication to the sport are still remembered.

Following his active involvement in cricket, he dedicated many years to an honest career in banking services. Even after retirement, Phule Bhandari remained deeply engaged in social and political life. As the JDU District President, he played a crucial role in strengthening the party organization.

Despite coming from a backward community, his ideologies consistently championed social equality and empathy for the common people. He was a vocal critic of feudalism, advocating for social parity throughout his life.

Numerous political and social figures, including Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha, MP Ramprit Mandal, Minister Nitish Mishra, former MLA Gulab Yadav, Chief Councilor Babita Sharma, and Bablu Sharma, have expressed profound grief over his passing. His demise is considered a significant loss for the social, political, and sports spheres of Jhanjharpur.