Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid floral tributes to veteran BJP leader Late Gopinath Munde and remembered his contribution by attending a tribute programme in memory of senior leader Late Gopinath Munde in Beed district of Maharashtra. Apart from Pankaja Munde, two other daughters of Munde, Pritam and Yashashree were also present in the programme.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that Late Gopinath Munde was born in a small village. There was no primary school building in the village. Classes were held under the tree. Suffering misery and deprivation, he entered public life and took a pledge that he would do his best to help the oppressed and downtrodden sections of the society. Late Munde did memorable works for the welfare of the backward class as well as the deprived and the persons in the last line of the society. He knew how to live not for himself but for others. On many occasions, he got relief and assistance works started by reaching first of all among the affected people at the time of disaster. He was also a popular speaker. By strengthening the law and order situation, the common people were freed from worry. He strictly controlled anti-social elements in Maharashtra. He worked day and night for the benefit of the common people. He left a distinct mark as an ideal public representative by his active role in public life. We will always remember him. He held important responsibilities in the Government of Maharashtra and the Central Government.