New Delhi: Former Union minister and ex-Chandigarh MP, Harmohan Dhawan, passed away on Saturday evening at a private hospital in Mohali after a prolonged illness, as confirmed by AAP leader Pradeep Chabbra. Dhawan, 83, had been battling health issues.
Expressing sorrow over Dhawan's demise, several leaders, including former Congress MP Pawan Kumar Bansal and former BJP MP Satyapal Jain, lamented the loss. Bansal acknowledged the great impact Dhawan had on the city, highlighting the significant void left by his passing.
Senior BJP leader Satyapal Jain praised Dhawan for his advocacy of development and welfare for the people of Chandigarh, particularly the marginalized sections of society. Jain remembered Dhawan as a social, humble, and well-behaved individual, emphasizing his lasting impact on the people of Chandigarh.
Chandigarh Congress president H S Lucky, in his condolence message, remembered Dhawan as a gentleman who left a positive impression on everyone he encountered. Describing the loss as significant, Lucky remarked that Chandigarh has lost a universally beloved figure.
Harmohan Dhawan, elected as the Chandigarh MP in 1989, served as the civil aviation minister in the Chandra Shekhar government. Throughout his political career, Dhawan was associated with various political parties, including the Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP), Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2018, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) but was unsuccessful in his bid for the Chandigarh seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. His multifaceted political journey and contributions to public service will be remembered by those he served.
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