Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu offered floral tributes to India's first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary at the historic Ridge here today. Recalling Indira Gandhi's contribution in nation building, the Chief Minister said that today the country is getting the benefits of her visionary decisions.
She carried out brave decisions of bringing land reforms and nationalizing the banks to benefit the common man. Not only this, she has made an important contribution in the liberation of Bangladesh, which is an unparalleled example of patriotism. The Chief Minister said that Indira Gandhi sacrificed her life for the unity and integrity of the country.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Health Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh, MLA Harish Janartha, Principal Advisor (Media) to the Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan, Mayor Municipal Corporation Shimla Surender Chauhan, Councillors and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.