PM Modi to pay last respects to Sardar Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh
New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay his final tributes to Shiromani Akali Dal patron Sardar Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
PM Modi will reach Chandigarh at 12 noon to pay final tributes to Shiromani Akali Dal patron Sardar Parkash Singh Badal.
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His last rites will be performed at 1 pm in the ancestral village Badal.
According to party leaders, Sardar Parkash Singh Badal's mortal remains will be placed for paying last respects at the SAD office in Chandigarh from 10:00 am to noon on Wednesday.
"With profound grief, we inform you abt the demise of 5-time CM & SAD patron Sardar Parkash Singh Ji Badal. Mortal remains will be placed for paying last respects at SAD office in Chandigarh from 10 am to 12 noon tom following which they will be taken to Vill Badal. Cremation will be held on April 27," SAD said in a tweet.
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Meanwhile, Central government declared two days of national mourning after the demise of Badal. The flag will be flown at half-mast across the country for two days, while all official entertainment programs have been cancelled.
As the news of his demise surfaced, several political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolence on his demise and said that Sardar Parkash Singh Badal was a colossal figure in Indian politics and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "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".