Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at the historic Ridge in Shimla, today.
Remembering Vajpayee Ji as a statesman, visionary leader and a politician who upheld the highest moral values throughout his career, the Governor said that Atal Ji considered Himachal Pradesh his home and always maintained dignity in public life. “He never resorted to corruption for the sake of power or to save his government. Today, the greatest tribute we can pay him is to follow the path of integrity and value-based politics that he showed us,” said Shri Shukla.
The Governor said that Vajpayee Ji was a towering figure in Indian politics, admired across party lines and loved by the entire nation for his simplicity, oratory and statesmanship.
On the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri also offered floral tribute to the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee leader.
Patriotic songs and devotional bhajans were also presented to pay homage to the former Prime Minister.
Mayor Surinder Chauhan, former MP Pratibha Singh, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, former Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, councilors, officers of the district administration and other prominent people were also present on the occasion.