Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) took to his social media platform X to pay a humble tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary.
In his post, Yogi Adityanath wrote that Ram Vilas Paswan fought throughout his life to protect the interests of the exploited and the deprived. He added that Ram Vilas Paswan's contribution to social justice will remain unforgettable. The brief post captured Ram Vilas Paswan's struggle and legacy in simple, direct words rather than a lengthy statement.
About Ram Vilas Paswan
Ram Vilas Paswan was counted among the select leaders of Indian politics whose entire identity was tied to the politics of social justice. He served as the president of the Lok Janshakti Party and also worked as a Union Minister in the government of the National Democratic Alliance. In the sixteenth Lok Sabha, he represented the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar. Over the course of his long political career, Ram Vilas Paswan was elected to the Lok Sabha a total of 9 times, and he also served as a Rajya Sabha member on 2 occasions. Across decades of political life, he consistently emerged as a voice for the exploited and deprived sections of society and gave a new direction to the politics of social justice.
Public reaction
Yogi Adityanath's tribute post drew a mixed response on social media. Several users praised Ram Vilas Paswan's contribution to social justice and offered their own tributes, describing him as a voice of the deprived. Some users used the occasion to share their political opinions about upcoming elections. On the other hand, some people raised questions by referring to past incidents and actions of the government. Overall, the post saw a mix of support, reverence and criticism.
