Lalu makes rare public appearance for Paswan death anniversary, gets mask class from Rahul
Former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan died after prolonged illness in 2020. To mark his death anniversary, Paswan's son Chirag Paswan organised a function in Delhi Friday.
Union minister Rajnath Singh meets RJD leader Lalu Prasad at a function in Delhi, held to mark former LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan's death anniversary | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint
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New Delhi: Friday marked the first death anniversary of former Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan, who died after prolonged illness in 2020. To mark the occasion, his son, LJP MP Chirag Paswan, organised a function at the Union minister’s official residence where the family now lives.
Guests included leaders across party lines, including Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad. For Lalu, who is believed to be ailing, it was a rare public appearance in recent months.
ThePrint’s national photo editor Praveen Jain brings glimpses from the function.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & LJP MP Chirag Paswan at the function | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintRajnath Singh greets RJD leader Lalu Prasad | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintCongress leader Rahul Gandhi asks Lalu Prasad to wear a mask, in keeping with Covid guidelines | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintIt took some convincing by Rahul Gandhi to finally get Lalu to mask up | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintRahul helps Lalu put on the mask | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintLalu Prasad at the function | Photo: Praveen Jain| ThePrintRahul greets Chirag Paswan | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintReena Paswan, Ram Vilas Paswan’s wife (in pink saree)| Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintGuests flock to Lalu Prasad for selfies | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrintChirag Paswan with Lalu Prasad | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint
Visitors click selfies with a bust of Ram Vilas Paswan on the premises | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint
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