CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Cabinet Minister Ranjit Singh Brahmpura passed away on Tuesday at the PGI hospital in Chandigarh after a prolonged illness.

Taking to twitter, General Secretary Shiromani Akali Dal Bikram Singh Majithia said: "SAD has suffered a huge loss in the passing away of Jathedar Ranjit S. Brahmpura Ji. Jathedar Saab was a source of constant strength & inspiration. His absence will be sorely felt. I extend my deep condolences to Ravinder S. Brahmpura & the entire family on this tragic occasion."

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