New Delhi, 23 March (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute Monday to eminent socialist thinker Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his jayanti.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: Tributes to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia ji on his birth anniversary. A multifaceted personality, he played a pivotal role in mass movements against colonial rule and contributed to India's progress post-1947. An exceptional thinker and pioneering voice for social justice, his unwavering commitment to empowering the poor and marginalized will inspire generations. His ideas on gender equality and participatory governance remain equally remarkable.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar