PM Modi pays last respects to mortal remains of Ram Vilas Paswan

Paswan's mortal remains have been kept at his official residence in the national capital for people to pay their respects.

Modi met the bereaved family members and offered his condolences on the passing away of the LJP president.

BJP president JP Nadda, Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh also accompanied Modi and paid their tributes and respects.

President Ram Nath Kovind had also visited Paswan's residence and paid tributes to the departed soul this morning.

On Thursday, taking to Twitter, Modi had expressed his grief at the passing away of the LJP president and described him as a bold political voice of the poor and downtrodden.

In his message, Modi said, "I am saddened beyond words. There is a void in our nation that will perhaps never be filled.

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji’s demise is a personal loss. I have lost a friend, valued colleague and someone who was extremely

passionate to ensure every poor person leads a life of dignity."

Paswan's demise was informed by his son Chirag Paswan on Thursday night, who in a Twitter post, said, "Papa is no more in this world, but I know wherever you are, you are always with me. Miss you Papa."

The Lok Janshakti Party founder, Paswan, had been unwell for a few weeks. He had been suffering from a heart condition for a long time and was admitted to Escort Hospital here where he underwent a heart surgery and was likely to undergo another in a few weeks.