Himachal's Tribute: Honoring Gandhi and Shastri on Dussehra
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla commemorated Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Shimla. They emphasized Gandhi's impact on India's freedom and Shastri's contributions. The leaders called for unity against social evils and promoted a drug-free society during the Dussehra celebrations.

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In Shimla, Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries. The ceremonies highlighted Gandhi's role in India's freedom struggle through non-violence and Shastri's contributions to the nation.
During the event, the Governor praised Gandhi's lifelong dedication to society and urged the public to unite against social evils, emphasizing the importance of working together for a drug-free society. As part of the Dussehra celebrations, Shukla and Sukhu underscored the necessity of following Gandhi's ideals today.
In addition to the tributes, the officials visited the Central Telegraph Office to honor Shastri's legacy and flagged off two new police vehicles for Shimla, signaling a commitment to the city's progress and security.
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