Congress’ Jalandhar MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary dies during Bharat Jodo Yatra

JALANDHAR: Congress MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh Chaudhary passed away on Saturday, tweeted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Singh was walking along with Rahul Gandhi in the Bharat Jodo Yatra when he collapsed after suffering a heart attack this morning. The Yatra has been suspended for now.

Chaudhary was rushed to a hospital in Phagwara, where he was declared brought dead.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed condolences over Singh’s demise.

“I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of Congress Member of Parliament from Jalandhar, Santokh Singh Chaudhary. May God rest his soul in peace,” tweeted Mann.