PM Modi pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his 155th birth anniversary

As the nation observes 155th birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the brave leader.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary and stated that tales of his commitment towards nation will always inspire countrymen.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister wrote, "Salute to the brave son of mother India, Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary. His saga of sacrificing his life for the independence of the country will always inspire the countrymen."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also remembered Rai as an exceptional leader and mention while paying tribute to the leader.

"I bow to great freedom fighter and a true nationalist, Lala Lajpat Rai on his Jayanti. The nation pays heartfelt tributes to Lalaji, an exceptional leader and mentor, for his immense contribution to India's freedom struggle", Singh tweeted.

Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as Punjab Kesari played a pivotal role in India's Independence movement.

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