Fri Dec 20 14:22:47 UTC 2024: ## Veteran Haryana Politician Om Prakash Chautala Passes Away at 89

**Gurugram, India –** Former Haryana Chief Minister and prominent Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Om Prakash Chautala passed away at the age of 89 on [Date of death – add from original source]. The five-time Chief Minister, and son of former Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at his Gurugram residence. Despite being rushed to a hospital, he could not be revived.

Chautala, born on January 1, 1935, enjoyed a long and influential political career, serving as Chief Minister on four separate occasions. His tenure was marked by significant achievements but also by considerable controversy, including a high-profile conviction in a teacher recruitment scam that resulted in a ten-year prison sentence. He was released from Tihar Jail in July 2021.

His political legacy extends to his family; his sons Abhay Singh Chautala and Ajay Singh Chautala remain active in Haryana politics, and his grandson, Dushyant Chautala, has served as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister. The Chautala family has been a dominant force in Haryana’s political landscape for decades.

Chautala’s career was not without its legal battles. Besides the JBT teacher recruitment scam, he faced accusations of disproportionate assets and other charges. Despite these challenges, his political influence remained substantial until his death. His passing marks the end of an era in Haryana’s political history.

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