S. Parkash Badal death: PM Modi, other political leaders express grief over demise of SAD stalwart
S. Parkash Badal death: Former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Sardar Parkash Singh Badal is no more. He was 95.
As the news of his demise surfaced, several political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences.
Taking to Twitter to express condolences over the senior SAD leader's demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times."
Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics, and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times. pic.twitter.com/scx2K7KMCq — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2023
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoled the senior leader's death and tweeted, "Anguished by the demise of former MP and Minister, Shri Dilip Gandhi ji. He distinguished himself as an able administrator & Parliamentarian.”
"He worked towards the welfare of farmers & other weaker sections of our society. Condolences to his family and well wishers. Om Shanti" he added.
Anguished by the demise of former MP and Minister, Shri Dilip Gandhi ji. He distinguished himself as an able administrator & Parliamentarian.
He worked towards the welfare of farmers & other weaker sections of our society. Condolences to his family and well wishers. Om Shanti! — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 17, 2021
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"Saddened by the news of passing away of former Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Prakash Singh Badal. My deepest condolences to his family and friends," tweeted Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha
Saddened by the news of passing away of former Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Prakash Singh Badal. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. — Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) April 25, 2023
Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar, former president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), condoled the senior leader's death, saying that "with the death of Parkash Singh Badal, the era of politics in Punjab and the country has ended."
Meanwhile, senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has dropped his Phillaur tour midway following the news of the SAD patron's demise.
Senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also took to Twitter to offer his condolences. "Saddened by the demise of S. Prakash Singh Badal ji. One of the tallest figures in Indian Politics who worked hard for the development of Punjab. His death is an irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace," he tweeted.
Saddened by the demise of S. Prakash Singh Badal ji.
One of the tallest figures in Indian Politics who worked hard for the development of punjab. His death is an irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Iatry3SxNj — Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa (@Sukhjinder_INC) April 25, 2023
Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa expressed grief and said "Saddened to hear about passing away of Akali Dal Stalwart Prakash Singh Badal ji. My heartfelt condolences to @officeofssbadal , @HarsimratBadal_ May the departed soul rest in peace. His void will be difficult to fill in Punjab politics."
Saddened to hear about passing away of Akali Dal Stalwart Prakash Singh Badal ji. My heartfelt condolences to @officeofssbadal , @HarsimratBadal_ May the departed soul rest in peace. His void will be difficult to fill in Punjab politics. — Partap Singh Bajwa (@Partap_Sbajwa) April 25, 2023
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पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री प्रकाश सिंह बादल के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला... वाहेगुरु दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने चरणों में स्थान दें और परिवार को दुख सहने की शक्ति दें..
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वाहेगुरु — Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) April 25, 2023
Deeply saddened by the sad news of demise of gentlemen politician and a unique human being, S. Prakash Singh Badal, former CM of Punjab.
Unlike the present day politics of personal enmity, Badal Saheb could traverse across political boundaries to reach out to his adversaries and… pic.twitter.com/c2gv5Zt84j — Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) April 25, 2023
Deeply saddened over the demise of S. Parkash Singh Badal. My profound condolences to @officeofssbadal and the entire family.
Badal Sahab was respected by everyone cutting across party lines. May Waheguru ji grant peace to the departed soul. ???????? — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) April 25, 2023
पंजाब के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री प्रकाश सिंह बादल जी के निधन का समाचार दु:खद है। उनको मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। बादल जी का जाना देश के लिए बहुत बड़ी क्षति है। देश की राजनीति में उनका महत्वपूर्ण योगदान रहा है। बादल जी से मेरे स्नेह पूर्ण संबंध रहे हैं, मुझे हमेशा ही उनसे स्नेह मिला है।… — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 25, 2023
शिरोमणि अकाली दल के संरक्षक, देश के वरिष्ठ नेता एवं पंजाब के पूर्व CM श्री प्रकाश सिंह बादल जी के निधन का अत्यंत दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ! ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में निवास दें व शोक संतप्त परिवार को संबल प्रदान करें!
भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि! pic.twitter.com/iM7RZMWF6i — Bhupinder S Hooda (@BhupinderShooda) April 25, 2023
देश के वरिष्ठतम नेताओं में से एक, पंजाब और देश की सेवा में अपना जीवन समर्पित करने वाले, पंजाब के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री प्रकाश सिंह बादल जी का निधन राजनीति के लिए एक अपूरणीय क्षति है।
वाहेगुरु दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने चरणों में स्थान दें और परिवार को यह दुख सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान… — Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) April 25, 2023
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