Om Prakash Chautala, five-time Chief Minister of Haryana, dies at 89
Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala died after a cardiac arrest at his Gurugram home on 20 December 2024.
Summary
Om Prakash Chautala, five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and president of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), died at his residence in Gurugram on 20 December 2024 after a cardiac arrest. He was 89. Chautala was the son of former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal, and was born in January 1935.
Key facts
- Died
- 20 December 2024, Gurugram (cardiac arrest)
- Age
- 89
- Office
- Chief Minister of Haryana, five times
- Party
- President, Indian National Lok Dal
- Father
- Chaudhary Devi Lal, former Deputy Prime Minister
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many times did Om Prakash Chautala, who died on 20 December 2024, serve as Chief Minister of Haryana?
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Correct answer: C — Five
The Hindu and India Today: Om Prakash Chautala was a five-time Chief Minister of Haryana.
Om Prakash Chautala was the son of which former Deputy Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: B — Chaudhary Devi Lal
The Hindu and India Today: Chautala was the son of former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal.