Rarely seen in public on Paswan’s death anniversary, Lalu got mask class from Rahul

Union Minister Rajnath Singh met RJD leader Lalu Prasad at a function organized on the occasion of death anniversary of former LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression

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New Delhi: Friday is the first death anniversary of former Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan. died after a long illness in 2020. To mark the occasion, his son, LJP MP Chirag Paswan organized a function at the Union Minister’s official residence, where the family now resides.

The guests included leaders of the party line including Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad. It was a rare public appearance in recent months for Lalu, who is believed to be ill.

ThePrint’s national photo editor Praveen Jain brings back glimpses of the ceremony.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and LJP MP Chirag Paswan at the ceremony. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Union Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated RLD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Rajnath Singh congratulates RJD leader Lalu Prasad. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked Lalu Prasad Yadav to wear a mask.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked Lalu Prasad to wear a mask keeping in mind the guidelines of Kovid. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Ragul Gandhi instigates Yadav to wear a mask.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
In the end, Rahul Gandhi had to explain something to Lalu to take off the mask. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Finally Lalu Prasad Yadav agrees to wear the mask.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Rahul helped Lalu to put on the mask. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Lalu Prasad Yadav after wearing the mask.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Lalu Prasad at the ceremony Photo: Praveen Jain| impression
Rahul Gandhi with Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag Paswan.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Rahul congratulates Chirag Paswan. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Reena Paswan, wife of Ram Vilas Paswan (in pink sari) welcomes the guests.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Reena Paswan, wife of Ram Vilas Paswan (in pink sari). Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
RLD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav took selfie with the guests.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Guests gathered near Lalu Prasad for selfie. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression
Chirag Paswan with Lalu Prasad Yadav |  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Chirag Paswan with Lalu Prasad | Photo: Praveen Jain | impression

Visitors take selfie with Ram Vilas Paswan's statue.  Photo: Praveen Jain |  impression
Visitors take selfie with Ram Vilas Paswan’s statue in the premises. Photo: Praveen Jain | impression

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