Governor, Chief Minister pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, paid floral tributes to the “Father of the Nation”, Mahatma Gandhi, at the historic Ridge in Shimla today.

Interacting with mediapersons, the Governor said Mahatma Gandhi, through struggle and the power of Satyagraha, freed the nation from the British rule. “He dedicated his entire life to society. The nation will always remember him for his contributions,” the Governor said.

Extending greetings on Dasehra, the Governor called upon the people to work together to eradicate social evils and take a pledge to build a drug-free society in the hill state.

Chief Minister Sukhu said Mahatma Gandhi showed the path of truth and non-violence to the entire world. Though born into an affluent family, he was deeply moved by the poverty and sufferings of the people, which led him to join the freedom struggle. “Following his ideals and principles today will be a true tribute to him,” he said. Later, the Governor and the CM visited the CTO to pay homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, recalling his immense contribution to the nation’s progress. On this occasion, the CM also flagged-off two new vehicles for the Shimla Police.

Lady Governor Janaki Shukla, Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, MLA Harish Janartha, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, Shimla Municipal Corporation councillors, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, and other dignitaries were also present at the function.