Chandigarh: Big blow to Haryana’s politics. Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala passed away on Friday, December 20. Om Prakash Chautala breathed his last at his Gurugram residence at the age of 89. Chautala was brought to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram at 11.30 am, but by then he had died.
Haryana government has declared 3-day state mourning on the demise of INLD supremo and former Haryana Chief Minister Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala. His last rites will be performed with state honors in Sirsa on 21st December.
Let us tell you that he was ill for a long time. He was undergoing treatment in Medanta Hospital, Gurugram. Om Prakash Chautala was born on January 1, 1935 in Chautala village, Sirsa, Haryana. He has been the CM of Haryana. Om Prakash Chautala has been counted among the veteran leaders of the country.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted, “The news of the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister and senior leader Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala is sad. He made a worthy contribution in the service of Haryana and the country. In this hour of grief, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and supporters. Express our condolences and pray for the peace of the departed soul…”
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Sini tweeted, “The demise of INLD supremo and former Haryana Chief Minister 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…”
