Parkash Singh Badal Death: Govt Announces Two-Day National Mourning

Parkash Singh Badal Demise: The 95-year-old Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief breathed his last at a private hospital in Mohali at around eight o'clock on Tuesday night.

Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Parkash Singh Badal

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The central government on Tuesday announced two days of national mourning after the death of Akali Dal chief and former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal

The 95-year-old Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Parkash Singh Badal breathed his last at a private hospital in Mohali at around eight o'clock on Tuesday night. Hospital officials said that Badal was admitted a week ago after he complained of breathing problems.

The 95-year-old veteran politician was admitted to Mohali's Fortis Hospital more than a week ago after complaining of breathing difficulties. The five-time Punjab chief minister was hospitalised in June of last year as well, with complaints of gastritis and bronchial asthma.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders took to Twitter to express their condolences on the death of the SAD patron. The prime minister recalled Punjab's former chief minister's tireless efforts to keep the state afloat during difficult times.

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. pic.twitter.com/scx2K7KMCq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2023

Badal, a five-time Punjab CM, was hospitalised in June last year following a complaint of gastritis and bronchial asthma.

In February 2022, he was taken to a private hospital in Mohali for a post-Covid health check-up during which he had undergone cardiac and pulmonary check-ups too. He was admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana after testing positive for Covid-19 in January 2022. The SAD patriarch had been advised by doctors to opt for regular precautionary check-ups, especially after contracting Covid-19.