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Punjab CM's wife passes away

May 24, 2011 19:10 IST
The wife of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away in Chandigarh on Tuesday in a hospital after a prolonged illness.

Seventy-five-year old Surinder Kaur Badal died at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research where she was battling for life from cancer since long, officials said.

She is survived by Badal, son and deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and daughter Preneet Kaur. Meanwhile, the body was taken to the CM's native village Badal in Muktsar district.

The cremation will take place at the village tomorrow, the officials said.
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