New Delhi, April 5 -- Congress leader and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha Meira Kumar on Saturday paid tribute to former Deputy Prime Minister Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary, praising his unifying legacy.

Speaking on the occasion, the former LS Speaker and the daughter of the former Deputy PM said that Jagjivan Ram had the ability to unite the country's "flourishing" cultures, and this quality was necessary for politicians.

"Babuji had a great personality and was dedicated to the country. The most important thing is that he had the ability to unite the many cultures flourishing in this country. This is an amazing ability, and it is necessary for politicians and all those who take society forward to have this quality," Kumar said....