Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], January 15 (ANI): Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid his final respects to occasion MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who handed away on Saturday, in the course of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’.
Chaudhary, 77, handed away after collapsing in Ludhiana whereas strolling alongside Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the course of the Bharat Jodo Yatra’s Punjab leg on Saturday amid a chilly wave throughout North India. Chaudhary collapsed after struggling a coronary heart assault. The yatra was suspended for the day.
Chaudhary was rushed to a hospital in Phagwara, the place he was declared introduced useless.
After the sudden demise of the occasion MP, Congress suspended the continuing padayatra and cancelled Rahul Gandhi’s press convention in Jalandhar scheduled for Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi later met the relations of Santokh Singh in Jalandhar.
“Shocked by the sudden demise of Santokh Singh Chaudhary. He was a down-to-earth hardworking chief, a pious particular person and a powerful pillar of the Congress household, who devoted his life to public service from Youth Congress to Member of Parliament. I categorical my condolences to the bereaved household,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi in Hindi.
Leaders throughout the occasion condoled the demise of Jalandhar MP.
Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, “Pained by the passing away of MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary Ji. He might be remembered for his efforts to serve the folks of Punjab. Condolences to his household and supporters. Om Shanti.”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condoled the demise of Santokh Singh. “Deeply shocked and saddened to be taught concerning the premature passing away of our MP, Santokh Singh Chaudhary. His loss is a superb blow to the occasion and organisation. On this hour of grief, my coronary heart goes out to his household, associates and followers. Might his soul relaxation in peace,” tweeted Kharge.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his condolences over Singh’s demise.
“I’m deeply saddened by the premature demise of Congress Member of Parliament from Jalandhar, Santokh Singh Chaudhary. Might God relaxation his soul in peace,” tweeted Mann.
Former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh additionally condoled the demise of the Congress MP.
“Extraordinarily saddened to listen to concerning the sudden demise of MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary ji because of a coronary heart assault right now. My heartfelt condolences are together with his complete household of their time of grief. Might Waheguru Ji grant everlasting peace to the departed soul,” tweeted Capt Amarinder Singh.
Expressing his condolences, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated, “Condolences on the demise of Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh. In his lengthy public life, he was all the time vocal on problems with public curiosity. Self-discipline within the Home was the speciality of his character. Might God give peace to the departed soul. My condolences to the relations.”
Taking to Twitter, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal stated, “Saddened to be taught concerning the passing away of Jalandhar MP Santokh Chaudhary Ji. My condolences to his son Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, household and followers. Might Gurusahab bless his soul.”
Santokh Singh Chaudhary’s son Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary is a sitting MLA from Phillaur constituency. (ANI)
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