On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid floral tributes to the ‘Father of the Nation’, Mahatma Gandhi, at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla today. Interacting with media persons, the Governor said that Mahatma Gandhi, through struggle and the power of Satyagraha, freed the nation from British rule.
He dedicated his entire life to society and the nation and will always be remembered for his contributions. Extending greetings on Dussehra, the Governor called upon people to work together to eradicate social evils and take a pledge to build a drug-free society.
While, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said that 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 would be the true tribute to him, the Chief Minister added.Later, the Governor and the Chief Minister 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 Chief Minister also flagged-off two new vehicles for 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 present on the occasion.