CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and CLP leader Partap Singh Bajwa today condoled the death of the veteran Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa.
In a condolence message Warring said, “in Dhindsa Sahab’s death Punjab and the country have lost a great leader whose loss will be felt for a long time to come”.
“We have lost a great son of the soil who served Punjab for over six decades. He served as the Union Minister besides contributing immensely and positively to the state and national politics”, he said, adding, “he was probably among the last great icons of the state who were witness to eventful history of Punjab. Vacuum created by his demise will be too difficult to be filled”.
Bajwa in a tweet said that the veteran Akali leader and former Union Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passes away. A towering figure in Punjab politics, Dhindsa dedicated over six decades to public service. His legacy will be remembered with deep respect. May he rest in peace.