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Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound sorrow over the demise of the veteran Akali stalwart Jathedar Jagdev Singh Talwandi, who passed away at Ludhiana following a prolonged illness and described the deceased leader as “one of the tallest pillars of modern times and a great source of strength to him personally, to the SAD, the Panth and Punjab. Very few men can match his charisma, determination and his courage to speak his mind on issues concerning the people whom he loved and represented.” “Jathedar Sahib virtually defined the era to which he belonged. He leaves behind him a void that will be hard to fill,” said Mr Badal in his condolence message.
Mr. Badal said, “Throughout his life, Jathedar Talwandi remained the powerful voice of Khalsa Panth, and rightly came to be known as “Loh Pursh” – the iron man. Steadfast, strong and uncompromising on Panthic principles, Jathedar Sahib spearheaded the Khalsa Panth and the Shiromani Akali Dal in various capacities through troubled times, including the movement for Punjabi Suba, the struggle against the Emergency and the Dharam Yudh Morcha. He remained a role model for unflinching commitment to the cause of Panth, Punjab and the nation.
The Chief Minister recalled his long personal association with the deceased leader and said that they worked as brothers in arms. During his life time, Panth and Punjab faced grave challenges but his unswerving will power and his determination succeed were always an invaluable asset for the party. The Chief Minister said that Jathedar Talwandi’s life and struggle would continue to inspire coming generations to serve the state with zeal and sincerity.
