Parkash Singh Badal Updates: Mortal remains of ex-Punjab CM brought to native place Lambi for last rites

Admin will make all efforts to see that the last rites take place well. All arrangements have been made. There will be proper security. Work related to the cremation ground is underway. Helipad, roads are being repaired. All preparations are in place for the CM & all ministers who will come: Vineet Kumar, Dy Commissioner, Sri Muktsar Sahib on security & other arrangements for last rites of SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal in Lambi tomorrow.

Former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal's admirers used to describe him as a "man of masses" because of his government's popular decisions, including starting 'Sangat Darshan' to resolve grievances of people at their door steps, giving free electricity to farmers and subsidised foodgrain to the poor. (PTI)

Chandigarh Administration declares public holiday tomorrow (April 27) as a mark of respect to former CM Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away on Tuesday.

Mortal remains of former Punjab CM and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal brought to his native place Lambi for last rites.

Parkash Singh Badal was a leader who worked for the country and fought for the truth, and his passing away is a huge jolt, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said here on Wednesday, reported PTI. 

“As a token of respect and homage to Sardar Prakash Singh Badal Ji, the grand old man of the Punjab Politics, all programmes, meetings, campaigns of @INCPunjab have been cancelled for tomorrow April 27, 2023,” said PPCC president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.

People started queuing up at the Shiromani Akali Dal office in Sector 28, Chandigarh, since early on Wednesday to pay their last respects to Parkash Singh Badal, while the Punjab government declared a holiday on Thursday in honour of the five-time chief minister who died on Tuesday aged 95. Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the BJP’s erstwhile ally and Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal at the SAD headquarters in Sector 28, Chandigarh, on Wednesday afternoon. Read more

Parkash Singh Badal, former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch, died Tuesday. Here we take a look on his political legacy.

PM Modi pays last respects to Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh. Governor Punjab Banwarilal Purohit accompanied him.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condoled the demise of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) veteran and five-time chief minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal and said that he was a political stalwart who played a significant role in Punjab politics for many decades. Read more

"My wife joins me to convey to you and other members of your family our deepest condolences on this sad occasion. May God give all of you the strength to bear this great loss with courage and fortitude", writes Manmohan Singh

Union home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “The passing away of veteran leader, Shri Parkash Singh Badal Sahab is deeply saddening. His career spanning several decades was dedicated to the welfare of the poor. His demise is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. My heartfelt condolences are with his family and followers.”

Former PM Manmohan Singh writes to Sukhbir Singh Badal and offers condolences on the demise of former Punjab CM & Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal

A platform of 5-feet being constructed for cremation of the late leader.

Kinnow trees being uprooted from about 2 acres at an orchard owned by the Badal family at Muktsar's Badal village for last rites of Parkash Singh Badal

SAD leaders and workers gathered at Former CM Parkash Singh Badal residence at Badal village on Wednesday. 

Former SGPC Bibi Jagir Kaur offered last respects to the veteran leader.

Sukhbir's son Anantbir Singh besides the body of Parkash Badal.