Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 21 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday condoled the demise of PEDA Chairman Harvinder Singh Hanspal and offered condolences to his family.

"Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Harvendra Singh Hanspal ji, former Rajya Sabha member. My heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends & loved ones. May Waheguru ji grants eternal peace to the departed soul," Amarinder Singh posted on X.

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Hanspal, who was for long years was in Congress, later joined the Aam Aadmi Party.

The Chief Minister recalled his association with AAP.

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"Former Rajya Sabha member from Punjab and PEDA Chairman Harvinder Singh Hanspal passed away. Very sad to hear. Hanspal Ji was a part of our party. We pray to God to give the departed soul a place at his feet and give strength to the family and loved ones to bear the pain. Waheguru Waheguru," Mann posted on X.

Hanspal was a Rajya Sabha member a former president of Punjab Congress. He joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2022 after he resigned from Congress. (ANI)

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