Punjab Newsline, Shimla, August 16-
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla paid floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his death anniversary at the historic Ridge in Shimla today. While remembering Vajpayee, the Governor highlighted his legacy as a great leader, statesman and a politician who always upheld high moral values throughout his career.
He said that Vajpayee was a towering figure in Indian politics, a leader who was loved by the entire nation. His words, "A small heart can never achieve greatness and a broken heart can never stand tall", were even more pertinent in today's political landscape. It is only with a generous heart that true service to society can be rendered. Sh. Vajpayee always prioritized the nation’s interests and unity. He said that the progress India was making towards becoming a developed nation was a continuation of the vision and the groundwork as laid by Atal Ji.
On the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also paid floral tribute to Atal Ji.
