NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a number of ministers and leaders reducing throughout occasion strains condoled the loss of life of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday, hailing his contribution to the state in addition to the nation. Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Badal died at a personal hospital in Mohali on the age of 95. President Murmu mentioned Badal was one of many tallest political stalwarts since independence. “Though his exemplary career in public service was largely confined to Punjab, he was respected across the country. His demise leaves a void. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar mentioned the passing of Badal is a good loss to Punjab and the nation. “He will always be remembered for his exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people,” the vp mentioned in his condolence message.
Prime Minister Modi described Badal’s demise as a “personal loss” and mentioned he was a colossal determine of Indian politics who contributed enormously to the nation. “Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics, and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation,” Modi mentioned in a tweet.Â
Badal labored tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state via crucial instances, the prime minister mentioned. “Parkash Singh Badal’s passing away is a personal loss for me. I have interacted closely with him for many decades and learnt so much from him,” Modi mentioned. “I recall our numerous conversations, in which his wisdom was always clearly seen. Condolences to his family and countless admirers,” he mentioned.
In a sequence of tweets, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned Badal performed a major function in Punjab’s politics for many years and made a number of noteworthy contributions in the direction of the welfare of farmers and different weaker sections of society. “Badal Sahab was the son of soil who remained connected to his roots, all his life. I fondly remember my interactions with him on several issues. I’m deeply anguished by his demise. His demise is a personal loss to me. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and supporters,” Singh mentioned.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah mentioned the passing away of the veteran chief is deeply saddening. “His career spanning several decades was dedicated to the welfare of the poor. His demise is an irreparable loss to Indian politics…. I was fortunate to meet Parkash Singh Badal Sahab on several occasions. His unparalleled political experience was very helpful in public life and always a delight to listen to. The memories of those meetings will always remain with me,” he mentioned.
The governors of Punjab and Haryana and the chief ministers of a number of states, together with Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, condoled the demise of Badal. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit described Badal as a towering determine in Indian politics and a pacesetter who served the folks of Punjab with distinction. “Badal was a man of integrity, wisdom, and compassion, who devoted his life to the service of our people. He was a true son of Punjab, who worked tirelessly to promote the interests of our state and its people,” Purohit mentioned.
Expressing his condolences, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann mentioned, “He was an able administrator and above all a fine human being with qualities of head and heart.” Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar who went to the hospital in Mohali provided his condolences to Badal’s son Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Speaking to the media outdoors the hospital, Khattar mentioned former CM Badal was a pacesetter with a foresight.
“He always raised his voice for farmers, the poor and the downtrodden. He served people and today an era has come to an end with his demise,” Khattar mentioned. AAP nationwide convenor and Delhi Chief Minister tweeted in Hindi, “Received very sad information about the demise of former chief minister of Punjab Sardar Parkash Singh Badal. May Waheguru ji give his soul a place in his holy feet.” “My condolences are with Sukhbir Badal ji and his entire family,” he added.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath additionally expressed grief on the demise of Badal. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot mentioned, “His demise brings down the curtain on an accomplished political career, which served people of Punjab with tireless dedication.” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda mentioned Badal was a towering political determine whose contributions to the event of Punjab are immense and can all the time be remembered.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Former CM of Punjab Prakash Singh Badal Ji. He was a towering political figure whose contributions to the development of Punjab are immense & will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family & supporters. Om Shanti,” Nadda tweeted.
The Congress mentioned his demise marked the top of an period in Indian politics.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge mentioned in a tweet, “Although we differed in our ideologies, he earned immense respect among the people of Punjab for his simplicity and loyalty to his cadre, as he served multiple terms as CM.” Condoling Badal’s passing, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi mentioned the information was saddening.
Former Punjab chief ministers Amarinder Singh and Charanjit Singh Channi additionally paid tributes to Badal. Amarinder Singh mentioned it was not solely a loss to the household however to your complete state and the nation as a complete. He mentioned Badal was a towering chief who commanded respect throughout states and occasion strains. His absence shall be felt for a very long time and the void created shall be tough to fill, he mentioned.
Haryana’s Chautalas, who shared a detailed bond with the Badal household, on Tuesday expressed unhappiness on the loss of life of Badal. “He was the head of our family,” mentioned Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) senior chief Abhay Singh Chautala. “We are in a state of shock and deeply saddened by his death. For the last five decades, Sardar Parkash Singh Badal had an unbreakable relationship with our family,” mentioned Abhay Singh Chautala, the youthful son of INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted in Hindi, “The death of senior politician and former chief minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal is very sad. May God give peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family. Heartfelt condolence!” Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, in a tweet in Hindi, mentioned, “Extremely saddened by the news of the demise of Shiromani Akali Dal’s patron and former chief minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal, who had traveled a long respected political journey. My deepest condolences to his family and all followers.”
Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar described Badal as considered one of Punjab’s tallest political leaders since independence and mentioned his demise will depart a void within the political firmament of the state.
