Ghulam Nabi Azad condoles demise of Badal, pays tributes

SRINAGAR, April 26: Former Chief Minister of J&K and Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday condoled the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and hailed his immense contributions to the State as well as the country.

Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Badal died at a private hospital in Mohali at the age of 95.

Azad described Badal as a great human being who spent his life for upliftment of the downtrodden and for the welfare of common people.  

“Badal will always be remembered for his exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people. He was also a great political figure who contributed a lot to the nation,” Azad said.

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Azad has prayed for eternal peace to departed soul and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.

Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday at a private hospital in Mohali. He was 95.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch was admitted to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali more than a week ago after he complained of uneasiness while breathing.

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