New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chandigarh on Wednesday to pay his last respects to former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Badal died on Tuesday at a private hospital in Mohali.
The senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader was admitted to Mohali’s Fortis Hospital a week ago after he complained of breathlessness. He breathed his last at around eight o’clock on Tuesday night. He was 95 years old. Sources said that Prime Minister Modi will reach Chandigarh at 12 noon to pay last respects to Prakash Singh Badal.
Describing Badal’s death as a “personal loss”, Modi on Tuesday said that he (Badal) was a towering personality of Indian politics, who contributed significantly to the development of the country. Modi tweeted, “Extremely saddened by the demise of Prakash Singh Badal. He was a towering personality of Indian politics and a notable statesman.
He made a significant contribution to the development of our nation. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and provided leadership to the state during critical times. Prime Minister Modi said, “I remember many conversations with him, in which his wisdom was always clearly visible. Heartfelt condolences to his family and countless supporters.
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