Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today celebrated his 82nd birthday at his residence ‘Holly Lodge’ where people in large number from all walks of life arrived to greet him.Shri Virbhadra Singh cut the birthday cake in the presence of his wife Smt. Pratibha Singh, former MP and son Shri Vikramaditya Singh, State President, Youth Congress and the well wishers.The fans and supporters from all parts of the State had started to arrive at Holly Lodge since early morning to offer greetings to the Chief Minister. A large number of people came in group dancing with traditional musical instruments. The cultural troupes from various parts of the State also presented cultural programme on the occasion.
Governor Kalyan Singh in his felicitation message wished him a healthy and long life.The Ministers, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries, MLAs, Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of various Boards and Corporations, senior officers of the State Government along-with people of different sections of the society greeted the Chief Minister and wished him a healthy and long life.The Chief Minister and his family members thanked all for their wishes and support.
Shri Virbhadra Singh said the people of the State had always showered their love and faith in him and it was due to this support that he was serving the State as Chief Minister for sixth time. He expressed hope that with the support and good wishes of the people, he would be able to take Himachal Pradesh further on the path of prosperity and development and this hilly State would scale new heights of achievements.