MLAs Pargat Singh, Rana Gurjit, Congress leaders pay tribute to Fauja Singh

Hockey Olympian, MLA and secretary of the All-India Congress Committee Pargat Singh paid heartfelt tributes to legendary centenarian runner Fauja Singh, 114, who was laid to rest on Sunday at his native village Beas Pind.

Pargat Singh visited the family to offer condolences, joined the funeral procession, and paid floral tributes at the cremation ground, honouring the memory of a man who became the global icon of endurance, discipline, and Punjabi spirit.

Also present during the final rites were senior Congress leaders, including MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, MLA Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia, and MLA Sukhwinder Kotli.

Pargat said, “Fauja Singh was not just a runner — he was the embodiment of Punjab’s soul and the essence of Sikh values. Even at the age of 114, he remained an inspiration for generations. The youth must learn from his unwavering discipline and commitment to health and purpose.”

He added that Fauja Singh followed a strict routine till his final day and had even gone out for his daily run when the unfortunate accident occurred.

Expressing concern over the rising hit-and-run cases in Punjab, Pargat Singh said, “We have lost a gem like Fauja Singh to a hit-and-run tragedy. These reckless incidents are robbing our society of its treasures. I urge the government to implement stricter action and policies to address the growing menace of hit-and-run cases.”