Chandigarh, July 15
On a motion moved by Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh, the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the demise of eminent Punjabi Sikh runner Fauja Singh and paid tribute to him.
Expressing grief over the demise of 114-year-old Fauja Singh in a road accident, Ravjot Singh said he was the world’s oldest runner who had brought glory to the Sikh community worldwide through marathon races.
The minister said that Fauja Singh would always remain in the memories. He prayed to God to give the family the strength to bear the loss.
The body of the iconic runner has been kept in a mortuary till the arrival of his children, who are living abroad. The last rites will be performed after their arrival.
He was hit by a vehicle around 3.30 p.m. while crossing the road at his native Beas village near Adampur town.
Paying tributes by saying that at the age of 114, he continued to inspire generations with his strength and commitment, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said, “I had the honour of walking alongside him during the two-day ‘Nasha Mukt -- Rangla Punjab' march from his village Beas in Jalandhar district in December 2024. Even then, his presence infused the movement with unparalleled energy and spirit.”