Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch and five-time former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, 95, passed away at Fortis Hospital Mohali, confirmed Jangvir Singh, media advisor of the party.

He was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali seven days ago, remained in the intensive care unit (ICU) on the second consecutive day on Saturday.

However, the Media Bulletin from Fortis Hospital Mohali has yet to confirm the cause of death.