Narendra Modi remembers freedom fighter Babu Jagjivan Ram

Babu Jagjivan Ram served as the deputy PM and defence minister under former prime minister Morarji Desai's government.

New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered independence activist Babu 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.

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.

IANS