Lucknow, Oct 12 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid rich tributes to socialist icon Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary.
In a post on X in Hindi, he said, "Humble tributes to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, the architect of the 'Sapt Kranti' (seven revolutions), a prominent socialist thinker, and freedom fighter, on his death anniversary. Your struggle for the upliftment and social justice of the poor, farmers, labourers, and the underprivileged will always be a guiding light for Indian democracy".
Born on March 23, 1910 in Uttar Pradesh, Lohia is credited with shaping the politics centred on the empowerment of traditionally deprived communities and playing a key role in boosting opposition forces against the then-dominant Congress.
He passed away on Octo