Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has breathed his last at the age of 95, he has passed away. He was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali last week on Friday after his health deteriorated. Where he died during treatment.
Let us tell you that Parkash Singh Badal was such a person who handled the reins of Punjab five times. That is, he was the Chief Minister of Punjab five times. Simultaneously, MPs were also elected. The central government has announced national mourning on his death. By the way, Prakash Singh had lost the Punjab Assembly elections in 2022. This was the first defeat of his political career. He did not want to contest the election, but on the advice of his son, he contested this election. After the death of Prakash Singh, leaders across the country including PM Modi, Home Minister Shah, CM of Punjab have expressed condolences.
When did you contest the elections
In 1957, he contested the first assembly elections. He won again in 1969. He was a minister in the government till 1969-70. Became the Chief Minister of Punjab in 1970-71, 1977-80, 1997-2002. He also became the Leader of the Opposition in 1972, 1980 and 2002. MPs were also elected once
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