Life
Gandapur hailed from the village of Kulachi and was the eldest son of Inayatullah Khan Gandapur, and at an early age was asked to perform various political tasks on behalf of his father, during his father's political career. He was an important decision maker in the surrounding areas of Kulachi and due to his efforts, the constituency PK-99 was formed, giving Kulachi and its surrounding areas a better say in parliament. He also played a pivotal role in improving Kulachi's infrastructure and providing a higher grid of electricity which helped the local people to avail a steady flow of electricity. After his brother's death, Gandapur was elected through a by-election and served as provisional Minister of Agriculture. He played a leading role in implementing the government's decision of planting a million trees across the province. Other achievements by him as Minister for Agriculture were; 1) helped many small holding farmers of the province by providing free seeds which helped them enhance their production manifold. 2) ensured providing watercourses (lakhti in Pashto) which guaranteed minimal water wastage and high crop production. 3) leveling of the land of farmers so as to facilitate sowing and harvesting of crops. 4) played a leading role in the commissioning of Gomal Zam, which resulted in more water for the farmers of the area, which enhanced the value of their land and enabling them to grow sugar cane, which requires high quantity of water.Death
Gandapur died from injuries sustained after the Kulachi suicide bombing inReferences
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