'Saddened Beyond Words': PM Modi Condoles Death Of Ram Vilas Paswan - One Of India's Noted Dalit Leader

Ram Vilas Paswan passed away at a hospital in New Delhi this evening. He had undergone heart surgery on Saturday.

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New Delhi: Union Minister and LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a message condoling his demise on Twitter.  "I am saddened beyond words. There is a void in our nation that will perhaps never be filled. 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," the Prime Minister's tweet read.

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

PM Modi in a series of tweets, remembered the late Union minister for his hard work 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," he wrote.

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

Calling the experience of working with Paswan being an incredible one, the Prime Minister concluded his message by sending condolences to the bereaved family and supporters.

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

As per reports, Ram Vilas Paswan passed away at a hospital in New Delhi this evening. He had undergone heart surgery on Saturday. The news of his passing away was shared by his son Chirag Paswan.