Tributes paid to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 119th birth anniversary
Former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar led tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram at Samta Sthal, New Delhi, on his 119th birth anniversary on 5 April 2026.
Summary
Babu Jagjivan Ram was remembered on his 119th birth anniversary on 5 April 2026 with a floral tribute at Samta Sthal, his samadhi near Delhi Gate, New Delhi, organised by the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Former President Ram Nath Kovind, former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Minister of State B.L. Verma paid tributes, and a Sarva Dharam prarthana was held at 6, Krishna Menon Marg. The ministry describes Jagjivan Ram as a freedom fighter who worked for the upliftment of the downtrodden and served as a Cabinet Minister for 35 years, the longest-serving minister. As Food and Agriculture Minister he is credited with the Green Revolution, and as Defence Minister he led India in the 1971 war that saw the birth of Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 119th birth anniversary, 5 April 2026
- Venue
- Samta Sthal (samadhi), Delhi Gate, New Delhi
- Organisers
- Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation; MoSJE
- Record
- Cabinet Minister for 35 years
- Legacy
- Green Revolution (Food & Agriculture); 1971 war (Defence)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was observed on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 119th
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said tributes were paid on his 119th birth anniversary.
Consider the following statements about Babu Jagjivan Ram, as described by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: 1. He served as a Cabinet Minister for 35 years. 2. He was Defence Minister during the 1971 war that saw the birth of Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the ministry: he was a Cabinet Minister for 35 years, and as Defence Minister he led India in the 1971 war.