Shimla, Jan. 26 -- Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jairam Thakur on Monday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed nation by 2047.

He urged the state's people to cooperate in taking the state forward, particularly in overcoming challenges such as drug abuse and natural disasters.

"On the occasion of Republic Day, I extend my best wishes to all the people of the state. May the state progress, and may all the people of the state contribute to it. Prime Minister Modi's vision is to make India a developed India by 2047. To be free from drugs and to emerge from th...