New Delhi, March 9 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday hailed Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, former Governor of Maharashtra and Goa, and former Member of Parliament, as an extraordinary personality who is leading an ordinary, simple life by example.

"Koshyari's struggles, life and contributions to the nation and the society are an inspiration not only for the present generation but also for the future generations," observed Om Birla.

He made these remarks today while releasing Madan Mohan Sati's book Parvat Shiromani Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) in Delhi.

Reflecting on Koshyari's illustrious life, Birla said that, as a student, statesman, writer, and journ...