Shimla, Aug. 4 -- Political leaders in Himachal Pradesh gathered on Monday to pay homage to Yashwant Singh Parmar, the architect of modern Himachal Pradesh and the state's first Chief Minister, on his 119th birth anniversary.

A solemn tribute was paid at the Vidhan Sabha premises, where Himachal Pradesh Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, Deputy Speaker Vinay Kumar, Shimla Mayor Surender Chauhan, legislators, and several senior leaders laid floral tributes in Parmar's memory.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur emphasised Parmar's vision and foundational role in creating Himachal Pradesh.

"Today marks the 119th...