The cremation will be held at his native village, Panchkosi in Abohar at 11 AM tomorrow. Jakhar had suffered a brain stroke a year ago. He never recovered from that. He is survived by two sons and two daughters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Jakhar’s death. “Balram Jakhar ji was a popular leader who enriched our Parliamentary democracy in his long political journey. Saddened by his demise. RIP.” he tweeted.