PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
The Dehradun mayor Saurabh Thapliyal paid floral tributes to MK Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries at the Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) office and Gandhi Park on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, Thapliyal said that Gandhi’s principles of truth, non-violence and cleanliness and Shastri’s values of simplicity, dedication and service to the nation continue to inspire people. He said that adopting Gandhi’s message of cleanliness and Shastri’s ideals of simplicity and national service would be a true tribute to the two leaders.
He also urged citizens to contribute towards building a clean, disciplined and responsible society. Thapliyal called upon people to follow the ideals of the two national leaders and discharge their responsibilities towards society and the nation with sincerity.
MCD officials, employees and others were also present on the occasion.
