New Delhi, (Hindustan Times). There is a wave of mourning in the political world due to the news of the death of former Chief Minister of Punjab and patron of Shiromani Akali Dal, Parkash Singh Badal. Self. Tributes have been pouring in for Badal. Apart from President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab and Maharashtra and many big leaders have mourned his death. Meanwhile, the central government has announced two days of national mourning on Badal’s death. During this, the national flag will remain at half-mast and no official cultural event will be held.
President Draupadi Murmu condoled the death of Prakash Badal by tweeting late on Tuesday night. In his condolence message, the President said that Parkash Singh Badal was one of the tallest political stalwarts since Independence. He was respected across the country. His demise leaves a void. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans.
On Badal’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over Badal’s death. He tweeted that I am deeply saddened by Badal’s demise. Badal was a leader of towering personality in Indian politics. He worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the nation and the development of Punjab. I remember our many conversations, in which his intelligence was always clearly visible. Condolences to his family and countless fans.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also condoled Badal’s death.
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