Ramchandra Paswan, the younger brother of Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan, breathed his last at 1:24 pm at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital last week after suffering a heart attack.
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) MP from Bihar's Samastipur Ramchandra Paswan died on Sunday afternoon following a brief illness. He was 57.
Ramchandra Paswan, the younger brother of Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan, breathed his last at 1:24 pm at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital last week after suffering a heart attack.
The body will be kept at his residence in New Delhi and on Monday, at the LJP office in Patna for paying last respects. He will be cremated in the Bihar capital on Monday evening. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
"With profound sadness, I am informing that my dearest and youngest brother Ramchandra Paswan, MP Lok Sabha has passed away today at 1.24 pm in Dr Rammanohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi," Ram Vilas Paswan said.
Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag Paswan said the body will be kept at the late MP's residence at 18, Rajindra Prasad road after 5 pm for paying last respects.
"The body will then be taken to Patna, where it will be kept at Lok Janshakti Party's office there from 11 am to 3 pm for paying the last respects. He will be cremated at 4 pm in Patna," he said.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla were among those who condoled his death.
(With inputs from PTI)
1. Ramchandra Paswan was a four-time MP, first elected in 1999
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Ramchandra Paswan was a four-time MP and was first elected in 1999.
He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 2004 and then again for the third time in 2014. In May 2019, he was elected to the Lower House of Parliament from Samastipur in Bihar for the fourth time on a LJP ticket.
"Sad to hear of the passing of Shri Ram Chandra Paswan, MP (LS) from Samastipur, Bihar. He remained committed to serving those at the grassroots and contributed much to the well being of the people of Bihar. Condolences to his family, constituents and colleagues," President Kovind tweeted.
The vice-president said, "I express my condolences on the untimely demise of Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan's brother and Lok Sabha MP Ram Chandra Paswan ji." (Photo: PTI)
2. Will be remembered to empower the poor: Amit Shah
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Home Minister Amit Shah also paid his last respects to Ram Chandra Paswan, who passed away today in New Delhi.
"Anguished to learn about the passing of Ram Chandra Paswan ji, MP from Samastipur, Bihar. He will always be remembered for his efforts to empower the poor and marginalised. My deepest condolences with the Paswan family and his supporters in this hour of grief," Home Minister Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)
3. Rajnath Singh pays his last respects
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also visited the MPs residence and paid homage to Ram Chandra Paswan who passed away on Sunday at a Delhi hospital.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh consoled Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan after paying his last respects to his brother and Lok Janshakti Party MP Ram Chandra Paswan at his residence in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
4. Ram Chandra Paswan worked tirelessly for poor, downtrodden: PM Modi
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PM Narendra Modi also shared his condolence and said Ram Chandra Paswan worked tirelessly for the poor and downtrodden and spoke about rights of farmers and the youth.
"Ram Chandra Paswan Ji worked tirelessly for the poor and downtrodden. At every forum he spoke unequivocally for the rights of farmers and youngsters. His social service efforts were noteworthy. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti," PM Modi tweeted. (Photo: PTI)
