Santokh Singh Chaudhary (June 18, 1946): He might be remembered for his humility
Regardless of an enormous political legacy that he was carrying, two-time Congress MP and former minister Santokh Singh Chaudhary (76) might be remembered for his humble nature.
Everybody who knew him and his household have been of the opinion that his type of working was utterly in distinction along with his elder brother and former minister Chaudhary Jagjit Singh and his father Grasp Gurbanta Singh, each of whom held an enormous clout. Whereas his father was a seven-time MLA, his brother had gained elections for 5 consecutive phrases.
Santokh, too, had contested 5 occasions, profitable thrice and serving as a minister within the Congress governments in 1992 and 2002. He had misplaced from Phillaur Meeting seat with a skinny margin of 273 votes in 2007 and 31 votes in 2012. He additionally remained MP from Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency in 2014 and 2019.
A outstanding Dalit chief, Santokh was twice proposed because the Chief Minister’s face. The proposal first got here when Meira Kumar, the then Speaker of the Lok Sabha, had come to Jalandhar forward of the 2012 Meeting ballot and mentioned even a SC chief may very well be the subsequent CM. His identify was once more part of dialogue when the Congress had disloged Capt Amarinder Singh in 2021.
However Santokh maybe didn’t aspire a lot for himself as he did for his son Vikramjit Chaudhary. He desperately needed to see him emerge as a winner from the Phillaur section he had nurtured, particularly since he had misplaced in 2017. His dream got here true within the 2022 Vidhan Sabha ballot.
The leaders who noticed him actively participate within the Bharat Jodo Yatra regardless of his age and chilly climate have been initially in a state of disbelief.
Youth Congress chief Brinder Dhillon mentioned, “Each celebration chief wish to die like him. In a approach, he died a soldier’s dying serving the celebration until his final breath.”
Former Congress MLA Vijay Inder Singla mentioned, “Chaudhary ji handed away marching with the celebration’s tallest chief Rahul Gandhi in his son’s Meeting section, which was part of his personal Parliamentary constituency. He died a hero’s dying.” —Deepkamal Kaur
CONDOLENCES POUR IN
Pained by his dying
Pained by the passing away of MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary ji. He might be remembered for his efforts to serve the individuals of Punjab. Condolences to his household and supporters. Om Shanti. Narendra Modi, PM
Shocked
I’m shocked on the sudden, premature demise of Chaudhary ji. He was a devoted and hardworking chief. Might his soul relaxation in peace. Banwarilal Purohit, Punjab Governor
Deeply saddened
I’m deeply saddened by the premature dying of Congress MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh Chaudhary. Might God relaxation his soul in peace. Bhagwant Mann, CM
Irreparable loss
On this hour of grief, I categorical my heartfelt condolences to you and your total household. I can perceive the ache you’re going via. It’s an irreparable loss for all of us. Sonia Gandhi, Cong chief
Blow to Cong
Deeply shocked and saddened to study in regards to the premature passing away of our MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary. His loss is a superb blow to the celebration and organisation. Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC Chief