PM Modi, host of leaders condole demise of Parkash Singh Badal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his demise as a “personal loss” and said he was a colossal figure in Indian politics who contributed greatly to the nation. “Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure in Indian politics and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation,” Modi said in a tweet. Badal worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times, the prime minister said. “Parkash Singh Badal’s passing away is a personal loss for me. I have interacted closely with him for many decades and learned so much from him.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Badal played a significant role in Punjab’s politics for decades and made several noteworthy contributions towards the welfare of farmers and other weaker sections of society. “Badal Sahab was the son of soil who remained connected to his roots all his life. I fondly remember my interactions with him on several issues,” he added. Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and a host of other leaders condoled the demise of Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday. Expressing his condolences, the chief minister, Bhagwant Mann, said, May the Almighty give the family strength to bear the tragic loss. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief at the demise of Badal. In a tweet in Hindi, he expressed his condolences and said, “May God grant the departed soul a place in his supreme abode and strength to his bereaved supporters and family members to bear this immense loss.” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J. P. Nadda said Badal was a towering political figure whose contributions to the development of Punjab are immense and will always be remembered.