Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday said that the recent surgical strike amidst massive tension between two nations has proved Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the strongest Prime Ministers in the world.
“Not only that, international support for Modi during the release of WC Abhinandan from Pakistan captivity has once again attested Modi is continued to be favourite statesman in global diplomacy,” said Thakur while addressing a gathering at the annual day festivity of Himachal Mahasabha in Chandigarh.
Thakur said the people of the country have not only witnessed the change in polity but the mindsets of generation which is surely steering nation to a bright future.
Also, present of the occasion as Guest of Honour included Anurag Thakur, MP, Hamirpur, Jagatram Sharma, Direector PGIMER, Devender Kumar Sharma, Chairman BBMB among others.
Thakur said that the people of Himachal Pradesh throughout the world are known for their honesty, hard work and humbleness and every Himachali living outside the state is the brand ambassador of Himachal.
The Chief Minister said that the Himachal Mahasabha is doing a commendable service in providing a platform for the Himachali people living in the tri-city.
Thakur said that the State Government has completed over a year in office and this tenure has been dedicated to the welfare of the every section of the society and equitable development of every area of the state.
He said that during the very first cabinet, the State Government decided to lower the age limit for getting old age pension without income limit from 80 years to 70 years, thereby benefitting over 1.30 lakh old persons.
The Chief Minister said that the due to the benevolence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state has succeeded in getting developmental schemes worth Rs 10,500 crore sanctioned from the Centre.
The State Government is open to suggestions from general public for welfare and development of Himachal, Thakur said.
He also urged the people of Himachal Pradesh living in Chandigarh to come forward with valuable suggestions to ensure that their state forge ahead on the path of progress and prosperity.
He added that the State Government would provide all possible help the Himachal Maha Sabha for getting land for construction of its own appropriate Bhawan for smooth running of their activities.
The Chief Minister released souvenir of the Sabha on the occasion.
He also honoured several people of the state living in Chandigarh for excelling in different fields.