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Veteran Akali Leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Passes Away at 89
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, a long-time leader in Punjab politics, has passed away.
He was an important figure in the Akali Dal party and served in the government.
Dhindsa was known for his work in rural development and social justice.
He was also a Member of Parliament for many years.
After raising concerns and being expelled multiple times, he floated his own party before eventually merging it back into the original Shiromani Akali Dal.
Many political leaders have shared their condolences, remembering his contributions to Punjab.
Veteran Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa died on May 28, 2025, at age 89.
Dhindsa served as a Union Minister and a Rajya Sabha MP.
He was a Shiromani Akali Dal MP from Sangrur in 2004.
Dhindsa was given the Padma Bhushan in 2019 but planned to return it.
Political leaders across parties expressed grief and offered condolences.
- Who
- Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, a veteran Akali leader and former Union Minister.
- What
- Death of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab.
- When
- Died on May 28, 2025.
- Why
- To report the death of a prominent political figure and highlight his contributions.
Key facts
- Age at Death
- 89
- Date of Death
- May 28, 2025
- Location of Death
- Mohali, Punjab
- Political Party
- Shiromani Akali Dal
- Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur
- 2004
- Government Positions
- Union minister of sports, chemicals and fertilizers
- Awards
- Padma Bhushan (2019)
Sources
Dhindsa, last of first-generation Akali politicians, dies at 89
Last major Akali leader with no 2nd generation in assembly
From student leader to power centre in Sangrur
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa: SAD’s longest-serving secretary general and No. 2 who rebelled near the end
