Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tweeted remembering former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary and described him as a friend he missed greatly, a man who rose to power through hard work.
Modi tweeted: "Today is the birth anniversary of my friend, late Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. I miss his presence greatly. He was one of India's most experienced Parliamentarians and administrators."
"His contributions to public service and empowering the downtrodden will always be remembered," added Modi.
Ram Vilas Paswan died last year in October. He was the union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
Paswan's demise has led to a dispute within the party with both his son Chirag Paswan and brother Pashupati Kumar Paras claiming to take the place of LJP chief.
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Chirag Paswan, son of Ram Vilas Paswan has expressed a letdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi citing a lack of support from him and the ruling BJP in his fifth with his uncle, who revolted against him for control of his Lok Janshakti Party (LJP).
Chirag today morning remembered his father and tweeted: "Happy Birthday Papa Ji. Miss you a lot. I am trying my best to fulfil the promise given to you. Wherever you are, you will also be sad to see me fighting in this difficult situation. I am your son, I will not give up. I know your blessings are always with me."
Earlier, Chirag has announced that he will take out an "Aashirvad Yatra" from Hajipur in Bihar on the occasion of his fathers birthday.
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After all, LJP leaders rebelled against Chirag Paswan including his cousin Pashupati Paras as the new head of the parliamentary party, Chirag had expected help from BJP to sort the tiff between him and his uncle to maintain control of the party.