Fri Dec 20 11:02:19 UTC 2024: ## Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala Passes Away at 89
**Gurugram, India –** Om Prakash Chautala, the former Chief Minister of Haryana and prominent leader of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), passed away on Friday at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by party spokespersons, who attributed the cause to cardiac arrest. Chautala was last seen publicly on October 5th, casting his vote in the Haryana Assembly elections.
A five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and son of former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal, Chautala held the top political position in the state on multiple occasions between 1989 and 2005. His political career was marked by significant events and shifts in alliances, including the formation of the Haryana Lok Dal (National) and its subsequent transformation into the INLD.
Chautala’s legacy extends beyond his own political achievements. His sons, Ajay Chautala and Abhay Chautala, are actively involved in politics, with Abhay serving as a MLA. His grandson, Dushyant Chautala, is a leader of the Jannayak Janta Party and a former Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana.
The death of Om Prakash Chautala marks the end of an era in Haryana’s political landscape, leaving behind a complex and impactful legacy.
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