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July 31, 2003

PM condoles death of Mahant Ramchandra Paramhans

The Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has condoled the death of Mahant Ramchandra Paramhans. In a condolence message, Shri Vajpayee said:

~The death of Paramhansji has shocked me profoundly. He was extremely benevolent towards me. When I was going on a foreign visit, he had specially sent his blessings to me. Paramhansji was firm like a mountain and affectionate like River Saryu. His contribution towards the Shri Ramjanmabhoomi movement will be etched in golden letters. I offer my humble tributes at his feet~.