New Delhi: On the 115th anniversary of Freedom fighter  Babu Jagjivan Ram's birth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the senior statesman, saying that the nation will always remember his amazing contribution. The veteran leader was known for his administrative skills and care for the needy.

"On the occasion of Babu Jagjivan Ram Ji's birth anniversary, tributes have been paid to him. Whether it was during the liberation movement or after independence, our country will always remember his outstanding contribution. He was well-liked for his administrative abilities and care for the underprivileged "PM Modi sent out a tweet.

Jagjivan Ram, often known as Babuji, was a Dalit icon who battled for the rights of the impoverished in India.

Jagjivan Ram fought for a just and egalitarian society during his political career, which spanned a record 50 years.  During the 1971 India-Pakistan War, he served as Defence Minister. Between 1977 and 1979, Babu Jagjivan Ram served as Deputy Prime Minister. In 1935, he created the All-India Depressed Classes League, which advocated for equality for the "untouchables" during India's independence fight.

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