India, Nov. 3 -- Four-time Rampur legislator and chairman of the seventh Himachal Pradesh State Finance Commission, Nand Lal, passed away at Chamiyana Hospital in Shimla around 5am on Tuesday following a prolonged illness. He was 72.

He is survived by his wife, Satya Devi, a son, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief, terming Nand Lal's public service and contributions to the region an enduring legacy.

His mortal remains were brought to the state Congress headquarters at Rajiv Bhawan in Shimla, where party leaders, workers, and ITBP officials paid their last respects. The mortal remains were subsequently taken to Rampur, with a tribute meeting scheduled at Bithal (Bhera Khad) before pr...