Om Prakash Chautala dies: Haryana stalwart whose political journey marked by highs and lows
India TV NewsOm Prakash Chautala, popularly known as O.P. An experienced leader of the Indian National Lok Dal, Chautala's career left a mark on politics in the state for both his influence and his major controversies as the leader embroiled in legal battles. Early life and political roots He was born on January 1, 1935, as the son of Chaudhary Devi Lal, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India and a gigantic figure in Haryana's political landscape. Chief Minister of Haryana Chautala served as the Chief Minister of Haryana for four non-consecutive terms, making him one of the longest-serving political leaders in the state. Dushyant Chautala, the grandson of Chautalas, also went further in continuing this political legacy by serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana and former Member of Parliament.