New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal passed away today at the age of 95, reports say.
He was admitted to the hospital a few days before.
Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, 95, had been undergoing treatment in Fortis in Mohali near Chandigarh with complications of uneasiness in breathing.
Badal is survived by his son and SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, and his Member of Parliament daughter Parneet Kaur.
A media bulletin from the Fortis Hospital said that Parkash Singh Badal was admitted to the hospital on April 16 with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. He was shifted to the medical ICU on April 18 as his respiratory condition worsened.
He had been on NIV and HFNC support along with medical management. He was being managed under Digambar Behera along with the pulmonology and criticalcare team supported by cardiology. Despite appropriate medical management, Parkash Singh Badal succumbed to his illness, the hospital statement said.
“In view of the criticality of Parkash Singh Badal’s health, he continues to be closely monitored in the Medical ICU,” the hospital said in a media bulletin.
Earlier on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had enquired about the health of five-time Chief Minister from his son, Sukhbir Badal.