President, PM, leaders condole Parkash Singh Badal's demise
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Apr 25 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several central ministers and chief ministers and leaders cutting across party lines condoled the demise of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday and hailed his immense contributions to the state as well as the country.
Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Badal died at a private hospital in Mohali at the age of 95.
President Murmu said Badal was one of the tallest political stalwarts since independence. "Though his exemplary career in public service was largely confined to Punjab, he was respected across the country. His demise leaves a void. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers," the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.
