Veteran Shiromani Akali Dal leader and party's sitting legislator from Shahkot in Jalandhar district, Ajit Singh Kohar, passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 78.
The former minister yesterday had complained of uneasiness after which he was rushed to a hospital in Jalandhar, where he breathed his last.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today expressed grief over Kohar's demise, and declared a half-day government holiday as a mark of respect.
In his condolence message, the chief minister described Kohar as a leader committed to the development and prosperity of his constituency, besides ensuring the welfare of all sections of the society.
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