Shimla: Four-time Rampur MLA Nand Lal was cremated with state honours at his native village, Deothi in Shimla district, on Wednesday. Thousands of people gathered to pay their last respects to the Congress functionary who died at the age of 72 on Tuesday.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended the funeral and laid a wreath on Lal’s mortal remains. He also met the bereaved family and expressed condolences.Recalling Lal’s contribution to public life, Sukhu said Lal had dedicated himself to the welfare and development of the people of Rampur. “His services to the constituency and the Congress party would always be remembered,” he added.The CM described Lal as a humble, cordial and committed public representative who consistently raised people’s concerns in the state legislative assembly with dignity, logic and a deep understanding of parliamentary traditions.Sukhu said his demise had created a void that would be difficult to fill. He also prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength for the family to bear the loss. Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, state Congress president Vinay Kumar, ministers Jagat Singh Negi, Rohit Thakur and Vikramaditya Singh, MLAs Kuldeep Rathore and Harish Janartha, senior officials and other dignitaries attended the funeral.
