Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who recently underwent heart surgery, died today at a Delhi hospital where he was recuperating. The 74-year-old was undergoing treatment at the hospital, and had to undergo surgery “due to the situation that had suddenly emerged,” his son Chirag Paswan had tweeted on Saturday.
“Papa… Now you are not in this world but I know you are always with me wherever you are. Miss you Papa,” Chirag Paswan tweeted this evening.
He shared an old photo of him and his father along with the tweet.
Union Minister and LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan passes away, tweets his son Chirag Paswan. pic.twitter.com/YQi5oNHz8Q
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2020
Paswan was 74 years old and had been in 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.
Ram Vilas Paswan was serving as a Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in the present NDA government. Paswan was also the president of the Lok Janshakti Party, eight-time Lok Sabha member, and current Rajya Sabha MP.
Condolences have been pouring from all over the political spectrum with people remembering and mourning the death of a veteran leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the death of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.
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
Rahul Gandhi tweeted- The news of the untimely demise of Ram Vilas Paswan ji 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
Lalu Prasad Yadav also tweeted- I am very sorry to hear the sad news of the untimely demise of Rambilas Bhai. I am reminded of the unbroken relationship of the past 45 years and all the social, political battles. Rambilas brother, you left early. I am not in a position to say anything more than this: Lalu Prasad Yadav
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
BSP supremo Mayawati also tweeted her condolences to the family of Ram Vilas Paswan
केन्द्रीय मंत्री व बिहार के प्रमुख नेताओं में से एक श्री रामविलास पासवान के निधन की खबर अति-दुःखद। उनके परिवार व पार्टी के लोगों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना।
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) October 8, 2020
Extremely saddened by the demise of senior leader Sri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. He was a towering leader who leaves behind a rich political legacy which will remain unparalleled for a long time. The nation will truly miss him and his selfless service! pic.twitter.com/lSCWCqCsZi
— N Chandrababu Naidu #StayHomeSaveLives (@ncbn) October 8, 2020
My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of Union Minister & founder of Lok Janshakti Party, Ram Vilas Paswan ji. May God give strength to his family members & supporters to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 8, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Union Minister Shri. Ram Vilas Paswan.
Heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and followers in this time of grief. pic.twitter.com/u4iTt6NwKP
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 8, 2020
