Bhog and Antim Ardas of Master Tara Singh Ladal draws leaders across party lines in Rupnagar
Manpreet Singh
Rupnagar (Punjab), December 14, 2025: Leaders from various political parties, along with representatives of religious and social organisations, attended the Bhog and Antim Ardas ceremony of former Punjab Education Minister Master Tara Singh Ladal and paid rich tributes to him.
Former minister Master Tara Singh Ladal passed away on December 6. He served as an MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib during the 1997 Akali government, during which he was appointed as a minister. He also earlier served as District President of Ropar.
The Bhog of Shri Sehaj Path, which had commenced a day earlier at his residence, was performed at Gurdwara Head Darbar Kot Puran Tibbi Sahib, Rupnagar. A devotional kirtan was performed by the Kirtani Jatha on the occasion. Stage proceedings were also held in memory of Master Tara Singh Ladal’s close associate, Pritam Singh Sallomajra (Master Ji).
Remembering the services of Master Tara Singh Ladal, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema said that Master Ji was a far-sighted leader who worked tirelessly for the progress of the Shiromani Akali Dal throughout his life. He added that the party would always remember his invaluable contributions.
Constituency MLA Advocate Dinesh Chadha said that the younger generation of politicians has much to learn from the life of Master Tara Singh Ladal. He noted that by following his example, young leaders can become not only better politicians but also better human beings.
Several religious and social organisations also conveyed their condolence messages. At the Gurdwara Head Darbar Kot Puran Tibbi Sahib, the atmosphere was filled with emotion, and those who knew Master Tara Singh Ladal recalled his love and compassion for the poor and the people of his constituency.
Among those present on the occasion were Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, former Punjab Education Minister; constituency MLA Advocate Dinesh Kumar Chadha; Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members Amarjit Singh Chawla and Paramjit Singh Lakhewal; former SGPC member Harbans Singh Kandhola; Barinder Singh Dhillon, Congress constituency in-charge, Rupnagar; MC Sarabjit Singh Saini; Kiranbir Singh Kang; former SGPC member Jarnail Singh Aulakh; Harmohan Singh Sandhu, constituency in-charge, Chamkaur Sahib; Dr. Ajmer Singh, Chairman; Rajinder Singh Nannua, Acting President, Saini Bhawan Ropar; Sahib Singh Badali; Manjinder Singh Mani Ladal, Political Secretary; Sukhinderpal Singh Bobby Bola; Charanjit Kaur Malikpur; Bibi Palwinder Kaur Rani; Kulwant Singh Raju; Major Singh Sangatpura; Shamsher Singh Ghanauli; Charanjit Singh Miani; Harjinder Singh Jinda; former Chief Engineer Satwinder Singh; Dr. Harjinder Singh; Udham Singh Chak Dhera; Jathedar Bhag Singh; Sutlej Press Club Ropar Chairman Sarabjit Singh; Ajmer Singh of Fateh Printing Press, Ropar; Baba Hardeep Singh, Chief Administrator, Gurdwara Baba Satnam Ji, Ropar; Pradeep Singh, President, Dharam Prachar Welfare Society, Ghanoli; Maninderpal Singh Goombar, District Youth Clubs Coordination Committee, Rupnagar; Kirpal Singh K. Surpalj Hotel, Malikpur; Parvinderpal Singh Binta; Gurmukh Singh Saini; Mukesh Gupta; Amarjit Singh Saini; Sant Singh Bholi (Delhi); DSP Pal Singh; Jathedar Mohan Singh Dhahe; Harpreet Singh Basant; Baba Gurmail Singh Majri; Advocate Sarabjit Singh Bains; Maninderpal Singh Sahni; District President Gurmeet Singh Makadon; Surinder Singh Matour; journalist Jarnail Singh Nikuwal; Jailer Dharminderjit Singh; Jagjit Singh Jaggi; Yogesh Mohan Pankaj; Gurdeep Singh Deepu Bali; besides office-bearers of various political, religious, and social organisations, panch-sarpanches of the area, and a large number of relatives and friends.