He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004 and from 2010 to 2022.

Sukhdev Dhindsa, senior leader of the Akali Dal, passed away at the age of 89 latest news: Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa started his political journey as a student leader from Government Ranbir College, Sangrur. He became the youngest Sarpanch of Sangrur district by winning the election as Sarpanch from his village Ubhawal.

He won the election as an independent candidate from Dhanaula Vidhan Sabha constituency in 1972 and later joined the Shiromani Akali Dal.

He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004 and from 2010 to 2022. He served as a Lok Sabha member from Sangrur from 2004 to 2009. He served as the Minister of Sports, Chemicals and Fertilizers in the third Vajpayee cabinet from 2000 to 2004.

S. Dhindsa was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2019. However, he returned the honour in 2020 during the Farmers' Movement, which shows his dedication to the farmers.

In 2024, S. Dhindsa served at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib under the religious punishment given by the Akal Takht Sahib, in which he listened to Gurbani, served the Bhandare and guarded the door of the Darbar Sahib. He had hinted that after completing this service, he may retire from politics.

S. Dhindsa's son Parminder Singh Dhindsa has also played an important role in the political life of Punjab. He served as the Finance Minister of Punjab from 2012 to 2017.

With the demise of S. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Punjab has lost a distinguished leader. His wisdom, humility and ethics will always be remembered.

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