The Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organized a Homage Ceremony at Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, New Delhi to commemorate the 40th Death Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram. The ceremony was followed by a Sarva Dharam Prarthana at 6, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi.
Floral tributes were paid by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar, former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Minister of State B. L. Verma, senior officials of the Ministry, and office bearers of the Foundation. The ceremony was also attended by Members of Parliament, distinguished dignitaries, and followers of Babu Jagjivan Ram.
The document highlights Babu Jagjivan Ram's role as an eminent freedom fighter, visionary statesman, and distinguished national leader who devoted his life to the upliftment of marginalized communities and social justice advancement. During his 35 years as Union Cabinet Minister, he made significant contributions to India's development, particularly as Union Minister for Food and Agriculture where he advanced the Green Revolution and strengthened food security, and as Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War where his leadership contributed to India's historic victory and the emergence of Bangladesh.
The Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to carrying forward his ideals of nation-building, social justice, equality, and inclusive development, and his vision of an equitable and inclusive society.
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