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Final Farewell : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Last Tribute To SAD Patriarch Parkash Singh Badal ; Several Leaders Express Grief
Picture : Twitter/ ANI
Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Chandigarh and went to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)’s office to pay his last respects to SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal.
As per ANI report, Badal’s mortal remains were brought to the SAD office in Sector 28 in Chandigarh for paying last respects on Wednesday morning, where party leaders and workers gathered in large numbers to pay tributes.
#WATCH| PM Narendra Modi pays last respects to Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/Cn02etMz5Z
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2023
Parkash Singh Badal served as the Chief Minister of Punjab multiple times. He was the CM from 1970-1971, from 1977-1980, from 1997-2002, and from 2007-2017. He was also the youngest CM to have ever held office in the state of Punjab.
Several other leaders cutting across party lines paid their respects on Twitter to Parkash Singh Badal
Amit Shah, Home Minister
The passing away of veteran leader, Shri Parkash Singh Badal Sahab is deeply saddening. His career spanning several decades was dedicated to the welfare of the poor. His demise is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. My heartfelt condolences are with his family and followers. pic.twitter.com/yF7HX2EpkG
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 25, 2023
Sharad Pawar, NCP Supremo
Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch and former Chief Minister minister of Punjab Shri Parkash Singh Badal ji. He was an Old friend, colleague, determined leader and able administrator who worked for the welfare of all the farmers of india.
My… pic.twitter.com/U6gmqGERJC— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) April 25, 2023
Omar Abdullah, Former J&K Chief Minister, National Conference Vice- president
I join my father in condoling the death of Sardar Prakash Singh Badal Sb. Badal Sb was the tallest leader of Punjab & one of the great leaders of independent India. Both my grand father & father had a very close association with him. His passing is truly the end of an era & he…
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 25, 2023
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister
पंजाब के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री सरदार प्रकाश सिंह बादल जी के निधन की बेहद दुखद जानकारी मिली। वाहेगुरू जी उनकी आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें। मेरी संवेदनाएँ सुखबीर बादल जी एवं उनके पूरे परिवार के साथ हैं।
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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 25, 2023
Mahua Moitra, TMC MP
Deepest condolences on the death of Hon’ble Ex- CM Punjab Shri Prakash Singh Badal. May his soul rest in peace. Prayers @HarsimratBadal_
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) April 25, 2023
Manish Tewari, Senior Congress Leader
An era of magnanimity, grace & good old fashioned respect for political opponents has ended in Punjab with the sad demise of Sardar Prakash Singh Badal.
He was truly a leader of the masses . May his genteel soul rest in peace. @officeofssbadal pic.twitter.com/uy2mWqnYsB
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) April 26, 2023
Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister
पंजाब के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और शिरोमणि अकाली दल के वरिष्ठ नेता प्रकाश सिंह बादल जी का निधन दुःखद। उन्होंने अपने लंबे राजनीतिक सफर में कई महत्वपूर्ण जिम्मेदारियों का सफलतापूर्वक निर्वहन किया। वे राजनीति में अपनी शुचिता के लिए जाने जाते थे। उनसे मेरा गहरा लगाव था। (1/2)
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) April 26, 2023
(2/2) पटना में आयोजित प्रकाश पर्व के दौरान भी उनसे मेरी मुलाकात हुई थी। उनके निधन से मैं व्यक्तिगत रूप से मर्माहत हूं। उनके निधन से राजनीतिक एवं सामाजिक क्षेत्र में अपूरणीय क्षति हुई है। दिवंगत आत्मा की चिर शांति के लिए ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) April 26, 2023
Mamata Banerjee West Bengal Chief Minister
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Parkash Singh Badal, Former CM of Punjab.
A true mass leader and a man of indomitable courage, he contributed immensely to the progress of his state.
My heart goes out to his family and supporters during this time of grief.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 26, 2023
