Gurugram: In a major development in Haryana Politics, Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala passed away on Friday. He took his last breath at around noon in Gurugram Medanta. He had trouble breathing and was undergoing treatment at Medanta for the last 3-4 years. On Friday, he was brought to the emergency ward of Medanta at 11:35 after his health suddenly deteriorated. The Medanta administration has confirmed his death news.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the former CM saying, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala ji. He was active in state politics for many years and constantly tried to carry forward the work of Chaudhary Devi Lal ji. My deepest condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
Haryana CM Nayab Saini also condoled the death of the former CM, “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 at his feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this sorrow.”
On the demise of INLD supremo and former Chief Minister of Haryana Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said, “This is very bad news that we have got. The demise of Om Prakash Chautala is an irreparable loss for the politics of the country and Haryana state.”
Haryana government minister Anil Vij also expressed his sadness after the demise of Chautala.
“This is very sad news. Om Prakash Chautala ji, who has been in politics for a very long time in this state, has contributed a lot to this state. He was also the chief minister many times, and he was an efficient administrator with whom I got the opportunity to work, Anil Vij said.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed his grief and said that the former Haryana CM had made a significant contribution to the service of Haryana and the country.