Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
Jagjivan Ram was a rare kind of leader and personality, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
Speaking after paying floral tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on the occasion of his 115th birth anniversary, Bommai said,born in a poor family in Bihar had to endure insult and humiliation.
Overcoming all the odds he went on to become the Deputy Prime Minister of the country. He is a great leader who discharged his responsibilities with efficiency and diligence.
He was the voice and pride of the Dalits and weaker sections.He strived to deliver justice to the oppressed classes.
The Green Revolution he ushered in as the Union Agriculture minister enabled India to attain self sufficiency in feeding its hungry.
India became self-sufficient in food grain production with the inspiration and leadership of Jagjivan Ram.
He has contributed immensely for the country as the Defence Minister as well.His ideals and principles are our inspiration.
We will pay our real respects to the great leader by providing greater opportunities for the SC ST communities,Bommai said.
