Shimla, November 3: Senior Congress leader and four-time MLA from Rampur Bushahr, Nand Lal, passed away at the age of 72 at Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities, Chamiyana, in Shimla on Tuesday morning following a prolonged illness.
Nand Lal breathed his last around 5 am. He was also serving as Chairman of the Seventh Himachal Pradesh State Finance Commission at the time of his demise.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over his death, describing him as a dedicated leader who remained committed to his principles and the Congress party. He extended condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri also mourned his demise, saying Nand Lal had devoted his life to public service and the development of Rampur.
Born on April 16, 1954, in Devthi village of Rampur Bushahr, Nand Lal had served in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Special Protection Group (SPG) before entering politics in 2007. He was elected MLA from Rampur consecutively in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022.
His death has triggered widespread mourning across Shimla district and Himachal Pradesh.
