Indian National Lok Dal president and five-time Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passed away in Gurugram on Thursday (20.12.2024), a party spokesperson said. He was 89.
Chautala, a five-time Haryana CM and son of ex-deputy PM Devi Lal, suffered a cardiac arrest at his Gurugram residence. He was rushed to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram but did not survive, the spokesperson confirmed to PTI.
Om Praksh Chautala was the son of former deputy prime minister, Devi Lal and is survived by his two sons, Abhay Singh Chautala and Ajay Singh Chautala.
Born on January 1, 1935, in Chautala village, Sirsa, he became Haryana’s Chief Minister for the first time on December 2, 1989.
The former CM passed away at around 12 noon on Friday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He had been undergoing treatment there for the past three to four years due to breathing issues, reported IANS.
On Friday, his condition worsened, and he was rushed to the emergency ward, where he suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be saved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed sorrow over the death of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala. Sharing his condolences on X, Modi said, “He (Chautala) was active in the state politics for many years and strove constantly to advance the work of Devi Lal.” He extended his sympathies to Chautala’s family and supporters.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Sini expressed deep condolence in a post on ‘X’ stating, “The demise of INLD supremo and former Chief Minister of Haryana Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala ji is extremely sad. My humble tribute to him. He served the state and society throughout his life. This is an irreparable loss for the politics of the country and Haryana state. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed soul in his feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this sorrow. Om Shanti.”
Talking to reporters over Chautala’s demise, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, “Haryana state and I personally have suffered a big setback by his demise. We had family relations. He served Haryana as an MLA, MP and CM. This is a very sad news. I pray to God that his soul may rest in peace.”
Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge wrote in a post on ‘X’, “The news of the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister and senior leader Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala is sad. He made a significant contribution to the service of Haryana and the country. In this hour of grief, we express our deepest condolences to his family and supporters and pray for the peace of the departed soul.”
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