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Punjab: Former Union Cabinet Minister and former senior Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has passed today i.e. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 89. Dhindsa had been unwell for several months, and his condition had been getting worse over time.
He was admitted to Fortis Hospital, in Mohali, Punjab on May 27, in a critical condition. As per the hospital authorities, he was suffering from severe pneumonia and cardiac complications, compounded by age-related health issues.
“Despite the best efforts of the multidisciplinary medical team, he passed away at approximately 5:05 PM today due to cardiac arrhythmia and cardiac arrest,” the hospital authorities said.
Shiromani Akali Dal President, Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed condolences on Dhindsa’s demise.
In a an X post, Badal wrote, “My heart is deeply saddened by the passing away of Sardar Sukhdev Singh Ji Dhindsa Sahab. Dhindsa Sahab served Punjab and the nation for a long time in the Shiromani Akali Dal, which will always be remembered. I personally and on behalf of the Shiromani Akali Dal, offer him flowers of respect and devotion and pray to the Almighty to grant the departed soul a place of rest in His feet and grant the family the strength to bear the loss.”
Former Punjab CM and BJP leader, Capt. Amarinder Singh also expressed sorrow.
In a post on X, Capt. Singh wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of S Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji – a dignified leader who served Punjab with integrity and dedication. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters. May Waheguru grant peace to his soul.”
He was a former MP in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, representing Sangrur constituency. He was also a prominent figure in the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), he has held various significant positions, including Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Minister of Sports during the tenure of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
In 2019, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, though he returned it in December 2020 to protest the central government’s farm laws.
In March 2024, Dhindsa merged his faction, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt), back into the SAD led by Sukhbir Singh Badal, aiming to strengthen the party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, in August 2024, he was expelled from the SAD for alleged anti-party activities, including unauthorized statements and actions that the party deemed detrimental to its unity
