Former Punjab minister Bhagat Chunni Lal died at 93 in Jalandhar, The Times of India reported. He held ministerial posts in the Punjab state government. Funeral arrangements were not stated in the report.
Former state ministers shaped policies that touched Punjab's schools, hospitals, and public services. Whether you follow politics closely or not, this marks the loss of a figure from an older generation of Punjab leadership.
Watch for official tribute statements from the Punjab government and party leaders in the coming days.