By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “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.
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.
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.”
Meanwhile, the Government of India announces with profound sorrow the death of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on October 8, 2020 in New Delhi.
As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, it has been decided that the National Flag will be flown at half mast in Delhi and the Capitals of all States and Union Territories where it is regularly flown, on October 9, 2020 and on the day of the funeral, at the place where the funeral takes place. It has also been decided that a State Funeral will be accorded to the departed dignitary.The date, time and venue of the funeral will be intimated later.
The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah condoled the passing away of the Union Cabinet Minister, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan. In series of tweets he has said, “I am extremely disturbed to hear the news about the passing away of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan. Shri Paswan always fought for the welfare and the rights of the poor and the deprived. He always kept national interest and public welfare paramount in his political life. His passing away has created a void in Indian politics.”
“Whether it was the fight against the Emergency of 1975 or to make the mantra of the welfare of the poor meaningful in this period of the Corona pandemic in the Modi government, Ram Vilas Paswan played a unique role in all these. Paswan while holding many important positions, was loved by everyone due to his simple and gentle personality.”“His absence in Indian politics and in the Union Cabinet shall always be felt, and the Modi government is committed to complete his dream of welfare of the poor and the development of Bihar.”“My condolences to his family and supporters and I pray for the peace of the departed Soul. Om Shanti.”
