Days after heart surgery, Ram Vilas Paswan dies at 74

NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, who recently underwent a heart surgery, died on Thursday at a Delhi hospital where he was recuperating.

The 74-year-old was undergoing treatment at the hospital, and had to undergo surgery “due to a situation that had suddenly emerged,” his son Chirag Paswan had tweeted on Saturday.

On Thursday evening, the 37-year-old posted the news of his death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing away of Paswan, saying there is a void in the nation that will perhaps never be filled. “Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Ji’s demise is a personal loss. I have lost a friend, valued colleague and someone who was extremely passionate to ensure every poor person leads a life of dignity,” he tweeted.