Mr Badal and his supporters have already ensconced themselves inside the Golden Temple complex.

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Mr. Singh's cremation was attended by thousands of villagers as well as politicians, including Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

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Badiuzzaman Badal, president of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport and Passenger Service, said the ferry was carrying just over 50 passengers.

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Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said the incident was "an unpardonable offence".

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The cremation was attended by thousands of villagers as well as politicians, including Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his deputy and son Sukhbir Badal, and junior foreign minister Preneet Kaur.

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