Parkash Singh Badal was a legendary figure in politics.

From being the youngest Sarpanch in 1947 to serving as the Chief Minister of Punjab five times

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BIRTH

Parkash Singh Badal was born on December 8th, 1927 in Abul Khurana near Malout. He obtained his graduation degree from Forman Christian College in Lahore.

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FIVE TIME CM

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Badal Served as Punjab's Chief Minister Five Times, and Was the Youngest Person to Hold the Office in the State's History.

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LOVE & RESPECT

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Badal, who served as an MLA for 11 terms, was not just a politician but also a statesman who earned admiration and respect from all quarters, including his political opponents.

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OLDEST PERSON TO FIGHT AN ELECTION

Badal was known for his resilience, both in life and politics. As recently as last year, despite his advanced age, the Shiromani Akali Dal fielded him from his home constituency of Lambi in Punjab for the assembly polls.

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HANDING OVER SAD’S REIGN

In 2008, after leading the Shiromani Akali Dal since 1995, Badal handed over the reins of the party to his son Sukhbir Singh Badal, who also served as the Deputy Chief Minister during his tenure.

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ARREST

Badal was imprisoned during the events of Operation Blue Star in June 1984, when the Indian Army entered the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar to remove militants.

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FOCUS ON FARMERS

During his tenure, Badal's government placed a strong emphasis on agriculture and implemented several initiatives to support farmers, such as the introduction of free electricity for agricultural use.

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