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Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala has passed away.

Obituary | Dated: 26 Dec 2024

In December 2024, Om Prakash Chautala, a five-time Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana, passed away at the age of 89 in Gurugram, Haryana. He was born on January 1, 1935, in Sirsa, Haryana.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Om Prakash Chautala began his political career in 1970 by winning his first election to the Haryana Legislative Assembly as a member of the Janata Dal (People's Party).
  • - From 1987 to 1990, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Indian Parliament) and served until 1990.
  • - Chautala documented his experiences in Urdu diaries, which are being translated into Hindi for future publications. His autobiography and a travelogue titled "Meri Videsh Yatra", which covers his visits to 119 countries, are nearly ready for release.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In 1989, Om Prakash Chautala became the Chief Minister of Haryana for the first time, succeeding his father, Chaudhary Devi Lal, who had become India's Deputy Prime Minister (DYCM).
  • (ii) He served briefly again as CM from 12 July 1990 to 17 July 1990 and then from 22 March 1991 to 6 April 1991.
  • (iii) In 1996, after the Haryana Vikas Party formed the government, Chautala became the Leader of the Opposition in Haryana.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was the former Chief Minister of Haryana who has passed away recently?

Correct Answer: Om Prakash Chautala

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