Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan Passes Away At 74, Son Chirag Tweets 'Miss You Papa'

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

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New Delhi: In yet another tragic demise of an Indian politician, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Ram Vilas Paswan passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The news about his demise was shared by his son Chirag Paswan on Twitter. Soon after his father's death, Chirag took to the micro-blogging site and wrote: Papa.. Now you are not in this world, but I know wherever you are, you are with me. Miss You Papa..."

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

As per reports, Ram Vilas Paswan passed away at a hospital in New Delhi this evening. He had undergone a heart surgery on Saturday. Soon after the news of Paswan's death came to light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and condoled the demise of one of India's noted Dalit leader, who was also the party of his cabinet. In a series of tweets, PM Modi wrote: "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."

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

PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minster Rajnath Singh had called up Chirag Paswan to enquire about his father's health on Saturday. Ram Vilas Paswan was hospitalised from past few weeks and underwent a surgery at a private hospital in the national capital.  He had been suffering from a heat condition for a long time. With a rich political experience of over 5 decades, Ram Vilas Paswan was in PM Modi's Union Cabinet ever since he came to power in 2014. Currently, he was holding the portfolio of Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.