Four-time MLA Nand Lal cremated with full state honours at Deothi

SHIMLA 4 November, 2026

• CM lays wreath, prays for peace of departed soul

Four-time MLA from Rampur Assembly constituency and Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission Nand Lal was cremated with full state honours at his native village Deothi in Rampur of Shimla district today.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the native place of Nand Lal and laid wreath on the mortal remains of the veteran Congress leader. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.
Remembering Nand Lal’s contributions, the Chief Minister said that he was a dedicated soldier of the Congress Party who had worked tirelessly for the welfare and upliftment of the people of Rampur area and his contribution towards the progress of the area would always be remembered.
Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Nand Lal was a person of a very humble and cordial disposition and an excellent personality who represented his constituency with dedication and commitment. He said that Nand Lal always presented his views in the State Legislative Assembly with dignity, decorum and logic, reflecting his deep understanding of public issues and parliamentary traditions. He said that the void created by the demise of Nand Lal could never be filled.
He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, HPCC Chief Vinay Kumar, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh, MLAs Kuldeep Rathore and Harish Janartha, Chairman HIMCON Vikesh Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh, senior officers of ITBP and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

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