The national flag was flown at half mast in Delhi and the capitals of all states and UT as a token of respect to Cabinet Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who passed away on Thursday.
The Union Ministry of the Interior (MHA) issued a notification in this regard this Thursday, after the minister died in a hospital in New Delhi, saying that the flag would fly at half-mast on the day and at the place where his funeral is held. . site. The state funeral will be awarded to Paswan, the MHA said.
Paswan, founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and one of the country’s most prominent Dalit leaders, passed away at the age of 74 after undergoing heart surgery a few days ago. He had been in active politics for more than five decades.
The LJP chief and his son Chirag Paswan broke the news on Twitter. “Dad … Now you are not in this world, but I know that you are always with me wherever you are. I miss you dad… ”he tweeted, with a photo of his father hugging him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the union’s interior minister, Amit Shah, were among the many politicians who tweeted their condolences to the family of the late leader.
“I am saddened beyond words. There is a void in our nation that may never be filled. The disappearance of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji is a personal loss. I lost a friend, a valued colleague and someone who was extremely passionate about ensuring that every poor person leads a life of dignity, “Modi said in her condolence message.
“Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji rose in politics through hard work and determination. As a young leader, he resisted tyranny and the assault on our democracy during the Emergency. He was a prominent parliamentarian and minister, who made lasting contributions in various political areas, ”he said in a subsequent tweet.
“Modi’s government will commit to fulfilling its dream of well-being for the poor and development of Bihar. My condolences to his family and followers. I pray for the peace of the deceased soul, ”said Amit Shah.
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