Jagjivan Ram rose from among the oppressed sections to reach higher posts, says Minister
The Hindu
Minister Rahim Khan honors Jagjivan Ram's legacy, highlighting his rise from oppression and contributions to India's agricultural self-sufficiency.
Municipal Administration and Haj Minister Rahim Khan on Sunday described Babu Jagjivan Ram as an exceptional leader who rose from an oppressed background to become the Deputy Prime Minister of the country.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 119th birth anniversary celebrations of Jagjivan Ram at Channabasava Pattadevaru Rangamandir in Bidar.
The programme was jointly organised by the district administration, the Zilla Panchayat, the City Municipal Council, the Kannada and Culture Department and the Social Welfare Department.
Mr. Khan said that Jagjivan Ram played a pivotal role in addressing the severe food crisis faced by India in the 1970s and led the country towards agricultural self-sufficiency.
“It is in recognition of his contributions that his birth anniversary on April 5 is observed as Samata Diwas,” he said.
Recalling his contributions, the Minister said that Jagjivan Ram served the nation for nearly three decades as Union Minister and made significant contributions as Defence Minister during the 1971 war and as Agriculture Minister.
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