New Delhi, July 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on Saturday, lauding his lifelong dedication to social justice.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Humble tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan ji on his birth anniversary. His entire life was dedicated to social justice. His struggle for the rights of Dalits, backward classes, and the deprived can never be forgotten."

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan, speaking to the media, described his father's birth anniversary as a "festival" for the party.

"Today is the birthday of my revered father, Shri Ramvilas Paswan Ji. This day is also a day of resolve for every leader and worker of the pa...