Former chief election commissioner Manohar Singh Gill passes away

Former Chief Election Commissioner of India and Union Minister of State, Manohar Singh Gill, has passed away at the age of 87. Gill served as the Chief Election Commissioner from 1996 to 2001 and successfully conducted several elections during his tenure. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, in 2000. Gill later joined the Congress party and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2004.