New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday expressed anguish over the passing away of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, describing him as an exemplary leader "who served the people and nation till his last breath".
The 74-year-old Union Minister and founder of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) passed away on Thursday while recovering from a heart surgery in a Delhi hospital.
"Deeply anguished by the demise of Union Minister, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji. He was an exemplary leader who served the people and nation till his last breath. He was a distinguished parliamentarian and always strove for the empowerment of the marginalised," he said in a condolence message.