Bengaluru, July 6 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday paid floral tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram near the west gate of Vidhana Soudha, as part of a memorial service organised in honour of the late leader's death anniversary.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister described Jagjivan Ram as a rare and capable leader who made significant contributions during a critical period in India's history.

"The government is celebrating his death anniversary wholeheartedly. A rare leader and a good administrator, there was a food shortage in our country. Babu Jagjivan Ram did a good job as a minister. He was an inspiration to all of us, a leader of Dalits, backwards classes, and minorities," Siddaramaiah said.

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