Om Prakash Chautala, the former Chief Minister of Haryana and president of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), passed away today (December 20) at the age of 89. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Gurugram and was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
Born into a prominent political family, Chautala was the son of Chaudhary Devi Lal, who served as India’s Deputy Prime Minister. Chautala carved his own political legacy, serving as Haryana’s Chief Minister five times. His first tenure began in December 1989 as a member of the Janata Dal. He went on to hold two brief terms between July 1990 and April 1991.
After joining the Indian National Lok Dal, Chautala became Chief Minister for two consecutive terms, governing from July 1999 to 2005. Known for his influential role in Haryana politics, he played a significant part in shaping the state’s political landscape. Chautala is survived by his sons, Abhay Singh Chautala and Ajay Singh Chautala, and his grandson, Dushyant Chautala, who previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana. His passing marks the end of an era in Haryana’s political history.
With inputs from agencies
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