Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 23 paid tribute to political leader and activist Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. In his post on X, PM Modi said that he remained a strong pillar of the politics of independent India.
“Respectful tribute to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia ji on his birth anniversary. After playing an active role in the independence movement, he also remained a strong pillar of the politics of independent India. He will always be remembered for his strong socialist views,” PM Modi said.
डॉ. राम मनोहर लोहिया जी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। आजादी के आंदोलन में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाने के बाद वे स्वतंत्र भारत की राजनीति के भी एक मजबूत आधारस्तंभ बने रहे। अपने प्रखर समाजवादी विचारों के लिए वे सदैव स्मरणीय रहेंगे।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2024
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi also remembered former activist on X and said “Remembering eminent socialist leader and the prominent figure of the Quit India movement Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary.”
Remembering eminent socialist leader and the prominent figure of the Quit India movement Shri Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary.#RamManoharLohia pic.twitter.com/lcnR2XvhvQ
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) March 23, 2024
The BJP Chief Jagat Prakash Nadda also paid tributes to Lohia ” A strong supporter of political purity and transparency. Ram Manohar Lohia ji ushered in a new era of nationalist thinking and social empowerment with his principles and ideals. Today, I pay my respects to him on his birth anniversary. Your contribution in the upliftment of society and nation is unforgettable and will always inspire us for public service.”
राजनीतिक शुचिता व पारदर्शिता के प्रबल समर्थक डाॅ. राममनोहर लोहिया जी ने अपने सिद्धांत व आदर्श से राष्ट्रवादी चिंतन व सामाजिक सशक्तिकरण के एक नए युग का सूत्रपात किया।
आज उनकी जयंती पर कोटिशः नमन करता हूँ। समाज व राष्ट्र के उत्थान में आपका योगदान अविस्मरणीय है और हमें सदैव जनसेवा…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) March 23, 2024
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recalled Ram Manohar Lohia’s role in the Goan liberation movement.
“Heartfelt tributes to the visionary freedom fighter Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. His pioneering role in Goa’s liberation struggle all shall continue to inspire and guide generations to come,” the Goa CM posted on X.
Heartfelt Tributes to the visionary freedom fighter #DrRamManoharLohia on his birth anniversary.
His pioneering role in Goa's Liberation Struggle all shall continue to inspire and guide generations to come. pic.twitter.com/gQ18YsmkwG
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) March 23, 2024
Samajwadi Party on its X handle said that hundreds of salutes to the brilliant socialist thinker and thinker Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary.
Ram Manohar Lohia was an activist in the Indian Independence Movement and a socialist political leader. He was a member of the Praja Socialist Party and the Samyukta Socialist Party.
In 1962, Ram Manohar Lohia contested against former PM Jawaharlal Nehru from Phulpur, but he lost the election.
In 1963, he won the by-election and became an MP from Farukkhabad. Later, in 1967, he won the election from the Kannauj constituency.
(with inputs from ANI)
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