Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to Himachal Pradesh's inaugural chief minister, Yashwant Singh Parmar, on his 118th birth anniversary, hailing him as a visionary leader who laid the groundwork for the state's comprehensive development.
Sukhu extolled Parmar as a trailblazing figure, whose forward-thinking approach and unwavering dedication to the welfare of Himachal Pradesh and its populace, left an indelible mark on the region.
"It was the dream of Dr Parmar to see Himachal progressing in all fields," said Sukhu.
"It was because of the continuous and untiring efforts of Dr Parmar that Himachal got its separate identity as a hill state with a rich and distinct culture, tradition and language," said the chief minister.
"Dr Parmar is also known as preserver and promoter of Himachal's rich culture and environment, and always paid great respect and importance to preservation of forest and wildlife. It was Dr Parmar who laid the roadmap for making Himachal a green state," he added.
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