Tributes and condolences started pouring in minutes after the news of the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron Parkash Singh Badal surfaced on Tuesday evening, 25 April.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a photo with Badal and said that he is "extremely saddened" by the passing away of the former Punjab CM.
"Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics, and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times," Modi tweeted.
"Shri Parkash Singh Badal’s passing away is a personal loss for me. I have interacted closely with him for many decades and learnt so much from him. I recall our numerous conversations, in which his wisdom was always clearly seen. Condolences to his family and countless admirers," Modi added.