Former President and Meira Kumar Pay Tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on His 119th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 6: On the occasion of Babu Jagjivan Ram’s 119th birth anniversary, former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar paid their respects with floral tributes on Sunday, as confirmed by an official.

Both dignitaries attended a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at the memorial, Samta Sthal, located at Delhi Gate.

The Ministry also hosted an interfaith prayer at 6 Krishna Menon Marg in collaboration with the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, where the memorial dedicated to Babu Jagjivan Ram is situated.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid heartfelt tributes to the former minister, who played a pivotal role in the Green Revolution as Agriculture Minister and led India to victory in the 1971 war as Defence Minister.

In a post on the social media platform X, Home Minister Shah expressed his deep respect for Babu Jagjivan Ram, a pioneer of social justice, on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his entire life to the service of the nation and social justice. His unique contributions to the freedom struggle and his steadfast opposition to divisive forces while standing against conversion continue to inspire the fight for the rights of the marginalized and underprivileged.

Babu Jagjivan Ram was a freedom fighter and national leader who tirelessly worked for the upliftment of Dalits. He served as a minister for 35 years, making him one of the longest-serving ministers in various key departments.

He implemented unprecedented reforms. As Minister of Food and Agriculture, he is credited with the Green Revolution, and as Defence Minister, he led India during the historic 1971 war, which resulted in the birth of Bangladesh.

Among those who paid tribute at the two events organized by the ministry were his daughter Meira Kumar, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment B.L. Verma, Lok Sabha MP Manoj Kumar, and Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Sudhanshu Pant.

Other attendees included Swati Kumar, Executive Vice President of the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Shailendra Kumar, Member Secretary of the Foundation, and Narendra Vashisht, Director of the Foundation.