**Executive Summary**
On April 5, 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation organized commemorative events to mark the 119th birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram. The observances included floral tributes at Samta Sthal and a Sarva Dharam prarthana at Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi. These events served to honor his extensive political legacy, including his role in the Green Revolution and the 1971 war.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Details**
* **Floral Tribute:** Held at Samta Sthal, the Samadhi of Babuji at Delhi Gate, New Delhi, between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
* **Sarva Dharam Prarthana:** Conducted at 6, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, starting at 9:30 AM.
* **Date of Observance:** April 5, 2026.
**Notable Attendees**
* **National Leaders:** Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Smt. Meira Kumar.
* **Government Officials:** Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma and Secretary (MSJ&E) Shri Sudhansh Pant.
* **Foundation Representatives:** Officials from the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, including the Executive Vice President, Member Secretary, and Director.
* **General Participation:** Various Members of Parliament, dignitaries, and hundreds of followers.
**Historical Significance of Babu Jagjivan Ram**
* **Leadership Tenure:** Served as a Cabinet Minister for 35 years, making him the longest-serving minister in India.
* **Agricultural Reform:** Credited with the "Green Revolution" during his tenure as the Food & Agriculture Minister.
* **National Defence:** Served as Defence Minister during the 1971 war which resulted in the birth of Bangladesh.
* **Social Advocacy:** Recognized as a freedom fighter and a national leader dedicated to the upliftment of the downtrodden.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation**
**Impact**
These organizations are the primary bodies responsible for upholding the legacy of Babu Jagjivan Ram and managing the logistics of national commemorations.
**Action Required**
Coordinate the scheduling, venue preparation at Samta Sthal and Krishna Menon Marg, and invitation of state dignitaries for the annual anniversary functions.
**Government Dignitaries and MPs**
**Impact**
High-level officials are required to represent the state in paying floral tributes and participating in multi-faith prayers.
**Action Required**
Attend the scheduled ceremonial functions on April 5 to pay official respects.
**Followers and the General Public**
**Impact**
The public and followers are provided with a dedicated time and location to honor the former leader’s contributions to Indian history and social reform.
**Action Required**
Gather at the designated locations (Samta Sthal and Krishna Menon Marg) during the specified time slots to participate in the tributes.
Key Entities Referenced
Babu Jagjivan Ram: National leader, freedom fighter, and former Cabinet Minister whose 119th birth anniversary was commemorated for his contributions to the Green Revolution and national defense.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: The primary government ministry responsible for organizing the commemorative functions and floral tribute ceremonies.
Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation: The key organization that co-organized the birth anniversary events and floral tributes at Samta Sthal.
Samta Sthal, New Delhi: The location of the Samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram where the primary floral tribute function was held.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Rich tributes were paid to Babu Jagjivan Ram
on his 119th birth anniversary
Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Former Lok
Sabha Speaker, Smt. Meira Kumar, Minister of State for
Social Justice & Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma paid floral
tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram
Posted On: 05 APR 2026 6:18PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of 119th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram on 5th April, 2026, Babu Jagjivan Ram
National Foundation and Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India organized a
Floral Tribute function at Samta Sthal, the Samadhi of Babuji, Delhi Gate, New Delhi, from 7.30 am to
8.00 am and Sarva Dharam prarthana at 6, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi at 9.30 A.M
Floral Tributes were paid by Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Former Lok Sabha
Speaker, Smt. Meira Kumar, Minister of State of Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri B. L. Verma, MP
Lok Sabha, Shri Manoj Kumar, Secretary, MSJ&E Shri Sudhansh Pant, Executive Vice President, BabuJagjivan Ram National Foundation, Smt. Swati Kumar, Member Secretary, Babu Jagjivan Ram National
Foundation, Shri Shailendra Kumar, Director, Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Shri Narendra
Vashista, various MPs and other dignitaries along with hundreds of followers of Babuji.
Another Programme, The Sarva Dharam prarthana at 6, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi at 9.30 A.M.
Tributes were paid by the Hon’ble former Lok Sabha Speaker, Smt. Meira Kumar, MP Lok Sabha,
Executive Vice President of the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Smt. Swati Kumar, Member
Secretary of the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Shri Shailendra Kumar, Director, Babu Jagjivan
Ram National Foundation, Shri Narendra Vashista, various MPs and other dignitaries along with hundreds
of followers of Babuji.Babu Jagjivan Ram was a freedom fighter and national leader who fought tirelessly for the upliftment of
the downtrodden. He was a Cabinet Minister for 35 years- the longest serving minister handling several
key portfolios. He brought about path-breaking reforms. As Food & Agriculture Minister, he is credited
with the 'Green Revolution' and as Defence Minister he led India to the historic 1971 war, which saw the
birth of Bangladesh.
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