Tarn Taran AAP MLA Dr Kashmir Singh Sohal passes away
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP leaders pay tribute to first-time legislator known for activism and public service
Dr Sohal, 66, was serving his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly and had been associated with public service both as a doctor and a political activist (X/@kashmirsohalmla) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Tarn Taran, Dr Kashmir Singh Sohal, passed away late Thursday night at a private hospital in Amritsar. He was reportedly battling cancer and was admitted to Fortis Hospital after his condition deteriorated.
Dr Sohal, 66, was serving his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly and had been associated with public service both as a doctor and a political activist. His death drew condolences from across the political spectrum, with senior AAP leaders including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party convenor Arvind Kejriwal expressing grief.
Mann posted on X: “Received the sad news of the sudden demise of our party’s respected MLA from Tarn Taran, Dr Kashmir Singh Sohal. Deeply saddened. He was a hardworking and dedicated leader of the party. Heartfelt condolences to his family during this time of grief. May the departed soul rest in peace.”
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