<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has paid tributes to the great freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary today. In a tweet, Mr. Naidu said that Lala Lajpat Rai was a passionate nationalist &amp; fearless journalist. Mr. Naidu said that Lala Lajpat Rai played a &nbsp;pivotal role in the Simon go-back agitation &amp; Swadeshi movement. The Vice President said that his patriotism continues to inspire every Indian.<br />”<br />”Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary today. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the story of his courage, struggle and dedication in the freedom movement will always be remembered by the countrymen.</span><br />