The birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister lal Bahadur Shastri were commemorated at a simple function held at the Raj Bhawan on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Uttarakhand Governor Krishan Kant Paul said that the State and nation will forever remain indebted to Gandhi and Shastri for their toil and sacrifices made in the freedom struggle.
He said, “India will always be grateful to Gandhi for what he gave the nation. Only by following the principles espoused by Gandhi can India become a prosperous and secure nation. It is our duty to commit ourselves to following the path shown by such great leaders to take the nation towards development, peace, security and egalitarianism,” he said.
Remembering former prime minister lal Bahadur Shastri, Paul said that he was the epitome of simplicity. Shastri’s simple life and character are all the more relevant in present times, added the governor.
Chief minister Harish Rawat also expressed his views on the occasion. MlA Sunder lal Mandrawal, chief secretary Rakesh Sharma, principal secretaries Om Prakash, Ranbir Singh, Radha Raturi and director general of police BS Sidhu among others were also present on
the occasion.