SAD patron and former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday at a private hospital in Mohali.PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences calling Badal a colossal figure of Indian politics. “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,” PM wrote on Twitter.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann took to Twitter expressing his dismay over former state CM’s demise. Defence minister Rajnath Singh called Badal son of soil who remained connected to his roots. Badal was hospitalised for the past few days.
