- Former Chief Election Commissioner Manohar Singh Gill passed away.
- He served as the Chief Election Commissioner between December 1996 and June 2001.
- When TN Seshan was the head of the Election Commission, Gill and GVG Krishnamurthy became members of the Election Commission.
- After retirement he joined the Congress Party. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab in 2004.
- He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha until his retirement in 2016 after completing two six-year terms.
- He also served as the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000. He wrote the book Himalayan Wonder: Travels in Lahaul and Spiti.
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