Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday celebrated his 84th Birthday at his private residence Holly lodge here with people from all walks of life and from all corners of the State thronging his residence to wish him.
Singh along with his wife, Pratibha Singh and son Vikramaditya Singh sliced the cake with other well wishers and prominent citizens of the town.
The Chief Minister was also made to perform the traditional Himachali folk dance ‘Nati’ with his family members and others. The CM said he was lucky enough to have served the people of the State for the last 55 years, since he entered politics.
Singh said he crossed many political hurdles and many ups and downs in his long political career and the pleasure one feels to cut across these obstacles was far beyond words and explanation, adding that one has to struggle to achieve success.
The Chief Minster said it was the love and people of the State which motivated him to face all hurdles in his political career, despite all odds, adding that for him life was a struggle and he loves overcoming the same.
Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering, he said, adding that life teaches at every step and the person should learn from it.