Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla paid rich floral tributes to the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary at Shimla's historic Ridge today. On the occasion, the Governor said that Atal Ji was a great politician, statesman and the tallest leader of Indian politics who always remained upright for the cause of the nation.
Apart from being a true nationalist and leader of great stature, he was also a great poet with a kind heart due to which he won the hearts of the people of the country. He said that his various valuable contributions to the nation would always be remembered by the people. He was a preceptor of good governance, he added. On this occasion, the Governor also inaugurated an exhibition based on the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, MLA Chopal Balbir Singh Verma, Mayor, Municipal Corporation Shimla, Surinder Chauhan, Former Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Shimla, Bhupinder Attri, senior officers and other prominent people were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, the Governor also paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his portrait in Raj Bhavan. C.P. Verma, Secretary to the Governor and officials of the Raj Bhavan were also present on the occasion.