SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee by garlanding his statue at The Ridge here today on the occasion of the death anniversary of Vajpai.
Governor said he was a great leader, statesman and followed the principles at every position he hold and always believed in politics based on high values.
The nation will always remember Vajpayee for the services and valuable contribution rendered by him to the country, said Governor.
interacting with media persons Jai Ram Thakur said people of the Himachal in general were fortunate that Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a special love and benevolence for the State and its people.
He said that despite his busy schedule as Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee used to visit Prini in Kullu district every year.
He said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a great orator, outstanding parliamentarian and an extraordinary statesman.
Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, MP and State BJP President Suresh Kashyap, MLA Balbir Verma, Deputy Commissioner Shimla Aditya Negi, SP Shimla Dr. Monika were also present on the occasion among others.