Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan passed away on Thursday. His son Chirag Paswan took to his Twitter account and shared the news.
He recently went under heart surgery, Informing about his father’s health, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag had last week tweeted: “For the last many days dad is getting treated in a hospital. Due to some sudden developments on Saturday evening, an operation of his heart had to be conducted in the late night. If the need arises, then possibly after a few weeks another operation might be conducted. Thanks to all for standing by me and my family in this hour of struggle.”
Meanwhile, the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has conveyed his condolences on the demise of Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan.
In his message, the Governor has said:
“The news of the demise of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is shocking. Paswan Ji was one of the most popular leaders from Bihar with a strong mass base. He had the distinction of serving as Union Minister in various governments and handling different portfolios ably. I had the honour of knowing Paswan Ji closely. We have lost a great parliamentarian and a popular leader. Pray for peace for the departed soul and convey my deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family.”
