Matribhumi Samachar English
On March 23, 2026, the hallowed halls of Samvidhan Sadan (formerly the Parliament House) resonated with tributes to the legendary socialist thinker and freedom fighter, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia.
Key Highlights of the Event:
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Floral Tributes: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led the nation in paying floral tributes at Dr. Lohia’s portrait in the Central Hall. He was joined by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh, along with several sitting and former Members of Parliament.
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Educational Outreach: The Lok Sabha Secretariat released and presented a specialized booklet to attendees, chronicling Dr. Lohia’s journey from a revolutionary in the Quit India Movement to a formidable voice for the marginalized in independent India.
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National Recognition: Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to hail Dr. Lohia as an “outstanding thinker” whose commitment to gender equality and participatory governance remains a guiding light for modern India.
The Legacy of the “Portrait in the Hall”
Dr. Lohia’s presence in the Central Hall is a relatively modern tradition; his portrait was unveiled on May 30, 1991, by then-Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. Since then, his birth anniversary has served as a moment for political leaders across the spectrum to reflect on his “Sapta Kranti” (Seven Revolutions) philosophy, which advocated for a classless and casteless society.
