Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away

Former Chief Minister of Punjab and senior leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Parkash Singh Badal passed away at the age of 95 on 25 April 2023.

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Parkash Singh Badal was born on 8 December 1927 at Abul Khurana near Malot.
He entered the state assembly from Malout in 1957 as a Congress candidate.
In 1969, entered the Vidhansabha from Gidderbaha seat on SAD ticket and was elected MLA 11 times, lost only twice.
He became the Chief Minister of Punjab in 1970, leading a coalition government for the first time. However, the government did not complete its term.
Badal was the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1977 to 1980, 1997 to 2002, 2007 to 2012 and 2012 to 2017.
He was known for his role in the Punjab insurgency and peace talks with militants in the 1990s.
He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, in 2015.

About Punjab

It is a state located in northern India, which shares its border with Pakistan. It is known for its rich cultural heritage.
The city of Amritsar is located in Punjab and was founded by the Sikh Guru Ram Das in the 1570s. It is a major religious and cultural centre for the Sikh community.
The Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is located in Amritsar and is the holiest Gurdwara for the Sikh community.

Capital - Chandigarh

Governor - Banwarilal Purohit

Chief Minister - Bhagwant Mann (AAP)

Assembly - Punjab Legislative Assembly (117 seats)

Rajya Sabha - 7 seats

Lok Sabha -13 seats

Districts -23

Official animal -Blackbuck

Official bird -Northern goshawk

Official river -Indus River

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