Ram Vilas Paswan's death: Ram Vilas Paswan was born on 5 July 1946. He became the Lok Sabha MP for nine consecutive terms. After his death, son Chirag Paswan tweeted, Papa ... You are no longer in this world but I know you are always with me wherever you are.
New Delhi. Union Minister and LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan have passed away on Thursday. He was ill for the last several days. He recently had heart surgery. After Ram Vilas Paswan's death, veteran leaders of the country including Chirag Paswan, Prime Minister Modi, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to him.
Ram Vilas Paswan was born on 5 July 1946. He became the Lok Sabha MP for nine consecutive terms. In the 1977 election from Hajipur in Bihar, he won by a record more than five and a half million votes. Chirag Paswan tweeted, Papa ... Now you are not in this world but I know you are always with me wherever you are.
I am saddened beyond words. There is a void in our nation that will perhaps never be filled. Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji’s demise is a personal loss. I have lost a friend, valued colleague and someone who was extremely passionate to ensure every poor person leads a life of dignity. pic.twitter.com/2UUuPBjBrj— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2020
while paying tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan, Prime Minister Modi said, working together, Walking side by side with Paswan Ji has been an incredible experience. His interventions during the cabinet meetings were practical. From political knowledge, state skills to governance issues, he was a genius. Condolences to his family and supporters. Peace. After receiving the news of the death of the Union Minister, the poor-downtrodden lost a loud voice, Rahul Gandhi said, 'The news of Ram Vilas Paswan Jim's untimely demise is sad. The poor-downtrodden lost a strong political voice today. My condolences to his family members.
रामविलास पासवान जी के असमय निधन का समाचार दुखद है। ग़रीब-दलित वर्ग ने आज अपनी एक बुलंद राजनैतिक आवाज़ खो दी।
उनके परिवारजनों को मेरी संवेदनाएँ।— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 8, 2020
Lok Sabha Speaker paid tribute, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, I condole the death of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. He worked for the welfare of the underprivileged section of the lifelong society. God places the departed soul at your Shri feet. Deepest condolences to the family in times of sorrow. I am shocked: I am shocked by the news of the death of Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. My heartfelt tribute to him. Paswan Ji has played an important role in the upliftment of the poor, deprived, and the exploited. May God grant peace to the departed soul and strengthen the family. ॐ peace.
आपातकाल विरोधी आंदोलन के दौरान जयप्रकाश नारायण जैसे दिग्गजों से लोकसेवा की सीख लेनेवाले पासवान जी फायरब्रांड समाजवादी के रूप मे उभरे। उनका जनता के साथ गहरा जुड़ाव था और वे जनहित के लिए सदा तत्पर रहे। उनके परिवार और समर्थकों के प्रति मेरी गहन शोक-संवेदना।— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 8, 2020
The country has lost a visionary leader - President Ramnath Kovind said in a tweet, "The country has lost a visionary leader with the death of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan." They are counted among the most active and longest-serving MPs. He was a public servant, who was vocal in his voice for the underprivileged and was constantly struggling for the marginalized. During the anti-Emergency movement, Paswan Ji, who learned public service from veterans like Jayaprakash Narayan, emerged as a socialist. He had a deep association with the public and was always ready for the public interest. My deepest condolences to his family and supporters. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweetedCongress MP Shashi Tharoor mourned the death of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. Tweeted Chirag tagging Paswan, I used to respect him a lot. His death is not only for you but for the loss of the country and all of us.
His death is a personal loss to me as I have had a long and enriching association with him full of many pleasant memories that I deeply cherish.
My deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. Om shanti!— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 8, 2020
Serving the country till its last breath:
Deeply saddened by the death of Vice President Union Minister Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. He was an exemplary leader who served the people and the nation until his last breath. He was an eminent parliamentarian and always strived for the empowerment of the marginalized.