Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95.
Parkash Singh Badal, the patriarch of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former chief minister of Punjab, passed away at the age of 95. He had been admitted to the hospital over a week ago after experiencing difficulty breathing. Badal had served as chief minister of Punjab five times and was an MLA 11 times. He was respected across party lines and was known for his contributions to the welfare of farmers and weaker sections of society. His last rites will take place on Thursday in his native village of Badal in Lambi, Muktsar.
