SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah expressed profound grief over the demise of Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal and former chief minister of Punjab Sardar Parkash Singh Badal.
In his condolence message, Dr Farooq said, “I am saddened by the news of the demise of former chief minister of Punjab and senior leader Sardar Parkash Singh Badal sahib. In his passing away, the nation has lost an icon, who was admired by millions not just in Punjab but across the country. His pioneering contributions towards the welfare of farmers and other weaker sections of society will be remembered for the years to come. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and supporters.”
Omar Abdullah said that Badal was one of the great leaders of independent India.
“I join my father in condoling the death of Sardar Prakash Singh Badal Sb. Badal Sb was the tallest leader of Punjab & one of the great leaders of independent India. Both my grandfather and father had a very close association with him. His passing is truly the end of an era & he leaves behind a void that will be impossible to fill. May his soul rest in peace.”
Expressing his grief over Prakash Singh Badal’s demise, DPAP Chief, Ghulam Nabi Azad said,“Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Sahib. Contribution of Badal Sahib to Punjab and India through long years of public service will be always remembered,” Azad tweeted.
Stating that Badal’s demise is a set back for the entire sikh community, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of prominent Sikh leader and former chief minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Singh Badal.
APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said that Badal was always concerned about the Sikhs living out of Punjab and always reained in touch with us during 30 years turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Many times he visited personally to us to inquire about the difficulties faced by Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir and sent delegations of Punjab leaders including Sukhbir Singh Badal, Sukhdev Singh Dhinsa (M.P), Dr.Ajnala and other Party leaders, ministers, MLAs. Though these delegations sent by Mr. Badal from Punjab could not resolve the issues of sikhs living in Jammu and kashmir but we remain thankful for showing his concern towards Sikhs living in j&k particularly Kashmir valley, “said Raina.
APSCC leaders like Ajit Singh Mastana, Principal Naranjan Singh, Hakumat Singh, Dr.Jaipal Singh Bali, Sant Singh, Davinder Singh, ,Indumeet Singh, Gurdayal Singh has expressed condolences to the people of Punjab and Sikhs living all over the world.
Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95. Badal was admitted at a hospital in Mohali more than a week ago after he complained of uneasiness while breathing and passed away on April 25.
