About the Former Punjab CM:
Parkash Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal veteran, went on to serve five times as the Chief Minister of Punjab although he had harbored the dream of becoming a patwari. In fact, he was the only person to have secured the position of Chief Minister back-to- back in 2007 and 2012 Assembly elections. He not only holds the record for being the oldest Chief Minister in 2012 but also became the youngest Chief Minister in the year 1970. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once referred to him as India’s Nelson Mandela.
Throughout his entire professional life, he made a number of significant contributions to the wellbeing and security of farmers and underprivileged groups in society. He was a key player in the Green Revolution, which made Punjab one of India’s most wealthy agricultural states.
During his term in office, he also started a number of development projects in the areas of infrastructure, health, and education. Thus people in Punjab and India revere and admire Parkash Singh Badal for his contributions to the development, political discourse, and peace of Punjab.
His departure marked the end of a political era in which he participated in practically every movement and choice made in the years following Independence.
Dies at 95:
Parkash Singh Badal, the former chief minister of Punjab, was rushed to the hospital on 16th April, 2024 with an acute aggravation of bronchial asthma, according to a press release from Fortis Hospital. On April 18, due to the deterioration of his respiratory state, he was transferred to the ICU. Despite receiving proper medical care, he passed away from his condition. His cremation will be held at Badal village in Muktsar district on April 27, 2024.
Furthermore, Badal had been admitted to the hospital earlier in June 2022 after complaining of gastritis and bronchial asthma. This happened not long after he underwent a post-Covid health examination in February 2022.
What is Bronchial Asthma:
Bronchial asthma, commonly referred to as asthma is a respiratory illness that can make “breathing difficult” because it causes the airways to constrict, swell, and possibly create excess mucus in reaction to allergen contact. It may cause shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, trouble sleeping, wheezing, coughing, and other respiratory symptoms according to Dr. Shrey Srivastav of Sharda Hospital. Episodes of coughing or wheezing can be made worse by respiratory illnesses, such as the flu.
Bronchial Asthma may be triggered by a number of factors such as, Smoking, air pollution, toxins, extreme changes in temperature, food additives, emotional stress, etc.
Medical intervention is advised by experts as a form of treatment. Asthma is often a disease that is identified in childhood, although it may worsen as people become older because they are more susceptible to chest infections and have lower immune systems. A severe episode of bronchial asthma may be lethal in such circumstances. Therefore, it is crucial for them to have routine check-ups and to never disregard symptoms.
Response to the death:
In a message of condolence on Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commented that the death of Badal was a personal loss for him. He added that the former chief minister was a towering figure in Indian politics and an exceptional statesman who made significant contributions to our country. He put in endless effort to advance Punjab and kept it stable during trying times. Having known him well for many years PM Modi has gained a great deal from him.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described Badal’s death as a “personal loss”. He highlighted Prakash Singh Badal as a political icon who has had a long history of influence in Punjabi politics and made several important contributions to the well-being of farmers and other poorer segments of our society.
Sitaram Yechury, the head of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), shared a photograph with Badal that also includes Mulayam Singh Yadav to convey his sorrow over the death of the leader.
