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Modi remembers freedom fighter Jagjivan Ram

Last Updated : 05 Apr 2017 10:29:35 AM IST

File Photo : Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered independence activist Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.

"Remembering Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary. His service to India and struggles for the rights of the marginalised always inspire," the Prime Minsiter tweeted.

Remembering Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary. His service to India & struggles for the rights of the marginalised always inspire.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 5 अप्रैल 2017

Popularly known as Babuji, the Dalit leader from Bihar served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister under former Prime Minister Morarji Desai's government.