Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed his grief over the demise of former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal.
“Deeply saddened to learn about passing away of five time former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal. The veteran leader will be remembered for his invaluable contribution to nation building & development of Punjab. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and supporters”, the Odisha CM tweeted.
Deeply saddened to learn about passing away of five time former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal. The veteran leader will be remembered for his invaluable contribution to nation building & development of Punjab. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family & supporters.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) April 25, 2023
Five-time Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, who was suffering from bronchial asthma, passed away at a private hospital in Mohali on Tuesday evening. He was 95.
Badal is survived by his son and SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, and his Member of Parliament daughter Parneet Kaur.