President, PM Modi condole Paswan's demise

October 08, 2020 21:45

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday.

'In the demise of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, the nation has lost a visionary leader.

'He was among the most active and longest-serving members of parliament.

'He was the voice of the oppressed and championed the cause of the marginalised,' President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.

'A firebrand socialist in youth, mentored by the likes of Jayaprakash Narayan during anti-Emergency movement, Paswan ji had enviable rapport with masses and he ardently strove for their welfare.

'Condolences to his family and supporters,' Kovind said in another tweet.

'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 PM said in a tweet. -- ANI

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