The Prime Minister termed Parkash Singh Badal’s loss of life “a personal loss”

New Delhi:

Former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal died at a non-public hospital in Punjab’s Mohali at present. He was 95. Badal was admitted to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali over every week in the past after he complained of uneasiness in respiration.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a number of other Union Ministers had been amongst political leaders who mourned him.

The Prime Minister termed Badal’s loss of life “a personal loss”. He additionally recalled his “numerous conversations” with the political stalwart.

Shri Parkash Singh Badal’s passing away is a private loss for me. I’ve interacted carefully with him for a lot of a long time and learnt a lot from him. I recall our quite a few conversations, by which his knowledge was at all times clearly seen. Condolences to his household and numerous admirers. pic.twitter.com/YtD9xKsos2

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu, calling Badal one of many tallest leaders, mentioned his loss of life “leaves a void”.

Shri Parkash Singh Badal was one of many tallest political stalwarts since independence. Though his exemplary profession in public service was largely confined to Punjab, he was revered throughout the nation. His demise leaves a void. My heartfelt condolences to his household and…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 25, 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah mentioned the loss of life of Akali Dal senior chief is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. Mr Shah added that Badal’s unparalleled political expertise was very useful in public life and at all times a delight to take heed to.

“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. Om Shanti,” wrote Union Minister Rajnath Singh. 

Badal Sahab was the son of soil who remained linked to his roots, all his life. I fondly bear in mind my interactions with him on a number of points.

I’m deeply anguished by his demise. His demise is a private loss to me. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved household and…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 25, 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his deepest condolences to Badal’s household. He 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.”

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi mentioned the information of Badal’s loss of life was saddening. He was a tall chief of the politics of India and Punjab, Mr Gandhi mentioned.

पंजाब के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और शिरोमणि अकाली दल के पूर्व अध्यक्ष सरदार प्रकाश सिंह बादल जी के निधन का समाचार दुखद है। वो आजीवन भारत और पंजाब की राजनीति के एक कद्दावर नेता रहे।

श्री सुखबीर सिंह बादल समेत उनके सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों और समर्थकों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं। pic.twitter.com/Wb9N7m8fO9

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 25, 2023

“I express my deepest condolences to all his bereaved family members and supporters, including Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal,” Mr Gandhi mentioned in a tweet in Hindi.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condoled Badal’s loss of life. “Received the sad news of the death of former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. May Waheguru give place to the departed soul in his feet and give strength to the family to bear the loss,” he tweeted.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal whose AAP is the ruling social gathering in Punjab additionally condoled Parkash Singh Badal’s loss of life.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla termed his loss of life because the “end of an era” for the Indian politics.

“Parkash Singh Badal fought for the interest of people and farmers. He had an important contribution in the development of society, state and country. His role was also important in strengthening democratic values. His death is the end of an era for Indian politics,” he mentioned.

BJP nationwide president  JP Nadda expressed sorrow over the loss of life of the “towering personality”.  “The news of the demise of former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal is very sad. He was a towering personality of Indian politics whose contribution to the development of Punjab is immense and will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters,” he mentioned.

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring tweeted: “Saddened by the passing away of stalwart of politics S Parkash Singh Badal ji. He was an institution in himself and inspired many generations of politicians. His contribution to Punjab and Punjabiyat will remain inspirational. May Waheguru rest the departed soul in peace.”

Saddened by the passing away of stalwart of politics S. Parkash Singh Badal ji. He was an establishment in himself & impressed many generations of politicians. His contribution to Punjab & Punjabiyat will stay inspirational. May Waheguru relaxation the departed soul in peace. pic.twitter.com/0Jdn36mfv9

— Amarinder Singh Raja Warring (@RajaBrar_INC) April 25, 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hailed former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, who died on Tuesday, as a “great visionary leader”. Mr Thakur additionally prolonged his heartfelt condolences to Badal’s household.

The five-time Chief Minister was within the intensive care unit of the hospital the place medical doctors had been carefully monitoring his well being situation. He was additionally hospitalised in June final 12 months following complaints associated to gastritis and bronchial bronchial asthma.

In February 2022, he was taken to a non-public hospital in Mohali for a post-Covid well being examination throughout which he underwent cardiac and pulmonary check-ups.

He had examined optimistic for COVID-19 in January final 12 months and was admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana.