New Delhi [India], December 21 (HBTV): Former Haryana Chief Minister and INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away on Friday at his residence in Gurugram. Chautala had served as Haryana's Chief Minister for five terms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the former CM, saying, 'I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala ji. He was active in state politics for many years and constantly tried to carry forward the work of Chaudhary Devi Lal ji. My deepest condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.'

Haryana CM Nayab Saini also condoled the death of the former CM, stating, 'The demise of INLD supremo and former Chief Minister of Haryana Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala ji is extremely sad. My humble tribute to him. He served the state and society throughout his life. This is an irreparable loss for the politics of the country and Haryana state. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed soul at his feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this sorrow.'

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala expressed his grief, writing in a post on X, 'The demise of former Haryana Chief Minister, Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala, is an irreparable loss for the state. May God grant a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet and give strength to the family members to bear the grief. My humble tribute. Om Shanti Om.'

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said, 'This is very bad news that we have got. The demise of Om Prakash Chautala is an irreparable loss for the politics of the country and Haryana state.'

Haryana government minister Anil Vij also expressed his sadness, saying, 'This is very sad news. Om Prakash Chautala ji, who has been in politics for a very long time in this state, has contributed a lot to this state. He was also the chief minister many times, and he was an efficient administrator with whom I got the opportunity to work.'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his grief, stating, 'The news of the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister and senior leader Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala is sad. He made a significant contribution to the service of Haryana and the country. In this hour of grief, we express our deepest condolences to his family and supporters and pray for the peace of the departed soul.'   

(ANI)