"Bossi, Bossi. Free Padania." This was the chant chanted in the square overlooking the Abbey of San Giacomo in Pontida by several hundred League militants who had gathered to attend the funeral of Umberto Bossi , the historic leader and founder of the party , who died at the age of 84.

A banner was hung on one side of the abbey with the words: “Thank you, Chief, your story will always live with us.”

Present at the function were Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti (wearing a green tie), Matteo Salvini (wearing a green shirt), and governors Luca Zaia and Attilio Fontana . The current secretary of the Northern League was challenged by some militants , while applause was directed at Zaia.

Italian minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini attend the funeral of the Lega Nord party founder Umberto Bossi. Pontida, Italy, 22 March 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA (funerali)
Italian minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini attend the funeral of the Lega Nord party founder Umberto Bossi. Pontida, Italy, 22 March 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA (funerali)
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The function – which was also attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni – was also attended by Minister Roberto Calderoli , the group leader in the Chamber Roberto Molinari , the former minister Roberto Castelli and the entire elite of the League.

(Unioneonline)

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