Parkash Singh Badal passes away: Centre announces two days of mourning, condolences pour in | UPDATES

The Indian Tricolour will be flown at half-mast and no official entertainment will be held as the nation mourns the death of a veteran leader, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed. 

She further added, "My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters. May the departed soul rest in peace."

"Saddened by the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. I and my party pay tribute to him," says Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia arrives at the Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday night.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar arrives at the Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where former Punjab CM and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal passed away at the age of 95.

The Central government has declared a two-day national mourning following the demise of former Punjab CM and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal.

Outside visuals from Mohali's Fortis Hospital where former Punjab CM and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal passed away at the age of 95.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expresses condolences on the demise of former Punjab CM and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal.

President Droupadi Murmu condoles the demise of fomer Chief Minister of Punjab, Parkash Singh Badal.

"Shri Parkash Singh Badal was one of the tallest political stalwarts since independence...His demise leaves a void..," she tweeted

Senior BJP leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh expressed grief over the sad demise of five-time Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, a political stalwart in his own rights.

In his condolence message to Parkash Singh Badal's son and Shiromani Akali Dal President, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Amarinder Singh said he shared the family's grief over this irreparable loss.

He said it was not only a loss to the family, but to the entire state and the country. Amarinder Singh also said that "Sardar Badal was a towering leader who commanded respect across states cutting across party lines".

His absence will be felt for a long time and the void created will be difficult to fill, Amarinder Singh said.

"The news of the demise of former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal is very sad. He was a towering personality of Indian politics whose contribution to the development of Punjab is immense and will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters," said BJP president JP Nadda.

Parkash Singh Badal, a 5-time Punjab Chief Minister, was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali over a week ago. The hospital issued a medical bulletin shortly afterwards in which it detailed his health issues.

"S Parkash Singh Badal, Former Chief Minister of Punjab, was admitted at Fortis Hospital Mohali on 16th April 2023 with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. He was shifted to the medical ICU on 18th April as his respiratory condition worsened," the health bulletin said.

"He had been on NIV (non-invasive ventilation) and HFNC (high-flow nasal cannula) support along with medical management. He was being managed under Prof (Dr) Digambar Behera along with the Pulmonology and critical care team supported by Cardiology," it said.

"Despite appropriate medical management S Parkash Singh Badal succumbed to his illness. Fortis Hospital Mohali deeply condoles the death of S Parkash Singh Badal," the bulletin said.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed condolences on the demise of former Punjab CM and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal saying he was the son of soil who remained connected to his roots, all his life. "I fondly remember my interactions with him on several issues."

"I’m deeply anguished by his demise. His demise is a personal loss to me. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and supporters. Om Shanti," Rajnath Singh tweeted.

"Prakash Singh Badal ji was a political stalwart who played a significant role in Punjab politics for many decades. In his long political and administrative career, he made several noteworthy contributions towards the welfare of farmers and other weaker sections of our society," the Union Defence Minister added.

Extremely saddened by the passing away of 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, tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.