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Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan has died his son Chirag Paswan tweeted. Ram Vilas Paswan (74), who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.
पापा….अब आप इस दुनिया में नहीं हैं लेकिन मुझे पता है आप जहां भी हैं हमेशा मेरे साथ हैं।
Miss you Papa… pic.twitter.com/Qc9wF6Jl6Z— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) October 8, 2020
Ram Vilas Paswan who has been in active politics for more than five decades and is one of the country’s most noted Dalit leaders, has been hospitalised for the last few weeks. He was the cabinet minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in the Modi government.
He entered the Lok Sabha in 1977, as a Janata Party member from Hajipur constituency, was chosen again 1980, 1989, 1996 and 1998, 1999, 2004, and 2014.In 2000, Paswan formed the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) as its president. Subsequently, in 2004, he joined the ruling United Progressive Alliance government and remained a Union Minister in Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Ministry of Steel. Paswan won the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, but lost the 2009 elections. After being a member of a Rajya Sabha member from 2010 to 2014, he was elected again to the 16th Lok Sabha in the 2014 Indian general election from Hajipur constituency.
He was cabinet minister in government of Prime Minister VP Singh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ,HD Deve Gowda, I K Gujral, Dr Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi. In all he worked with six Prime Ministers
As soon as Ram Vilas Paswan’s passing away came leaders across party lines paid their tributes on Twitter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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
Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji rose in politics through hardwork and determination. As a young leader, he resisted tyranny and the assault on our democracy during the Emergency. He was an outstanding Parliamentarian and Minister, making lasting contributions in several policy areas. pic.twitter.com/naqx27xBoj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2020
Working together, shoulder to shoulder with Paswan Ji has been an incredible experience. His interventions during Cabinet Meetings were insightful. From political wisdom, statesmanship to governance issues, he was brilliant. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2020
Amit Shah, Home Minister
सदैव गरीब और वंचित वर्ग के कल्याण व अधिकारों के लिए संघर्ष करने वाले हम सबके प्रिय राम विलास पासवान जी के निधन से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। उन्होंने अपने राजनीतिक जीवन में हमेशा राष्ट्रहित और जनकल्याण को सर्वोपरि रखा। उनके स्वर्गवास से भारतीय राजनीति में एक शून्य उत्पन्न हो गया है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020
Sharad Pawar, NCP chief
Saddened to hear about the demise of Shri Ramvilas Paswan.
He was a veteren leader and founder of Lok Janshakti Party. I had a long association with him as a Parliamentarian.
My sincere condolences to his family. RIP— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) October 8, 2020
Rahul Gandhi, Former Congress president
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
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP
Profound condolences @iChiragPaswan. I had enormous respect for your father & enjoyed his affection. His passing is a loss not only for you but for the nation & for all of us who had the privilege of crossing his path. As you rightly said, now he is always with you. Om Shanti.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 8, 2020
Omar Abdullah , Former J&K Chief Minister
Sorry to hear about the sudden demise of Ram Vilas Paswan Sb. He was a leader with a strong grassroots base & well honed political instincts. My father & I send our condolences to @iChiragPaswan and the rest of his family.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 8, 2020
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
रामविलासजी के निधन से बिहार राज्य और राष्ट्रीय राजनीति में भी बड़ी रिक्तता पैदा हो गयी है। उनके साथ मेरी बहुत लम्बी और अच्छी मित्रता थी। उनका निधन मेरे लिए व्यक्तिगत क्षति है। इस दुःख की घड़ी में ईश्वर उनके परिवार एवं समर्थकों को संबल प्रदान करें। ॐ शान्ति!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020
Lalu Yadav, Former Bihar Chief Minister
रामबिलास भाई के असामयिक निधन का दुःखद समाचार सुन अति मर्माहत हूँ। विगत 45 वर्षों का अटूट रिश्ता और उनके संग लड़ी तमाम सामाजिक, राजनीतिक लड़ाइयाँ आँखों में तैर रही है।
रामबिलास भाई, आप जल्दी चले गए। इससे ज़्यादा कुछ कहने की स्थिति में नहीं हूँ।
ॐ शांति ॐ
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) October 8, 2020
HD Deve Gowda , Former Prime Minister
I am deeply saddened by the demise of Union Minister and 8-term MP Shri. Ram Vilas Paswan ji. He was very dear to me and had worked as the Railways Minister in my cabinet. Losing a very senior leader like him is a great loss for our country.@irvpaswan
1/2— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) October 8, 2020
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Minister
राम विलास जी भारत सरकार में वरिष्ठ मंत्री रहे। मैं अटल जी की सरकार में पहली बार उन्हीं के साथ कोयला खान राज्य मंत्री था। उनका निधन देश के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। मेरी विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
ॐ शांति।— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) October 8, 2020
