Former Haryana chief minister and INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away at 89 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Gurgaon residence. Chautala, a five-time chief minister, was rushed to Medanta Hospital but couldn't be saved. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and other political leaders expressed condolences, remembering Chautala's service to the state and society.
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