Shimla, Oct. 2 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a press release said.

Interacting with the media, the Governor said that Mahatma Gandhi, through struggle and the power of Satyagraha, freed the nation from British rule. He dedicated his entire life to society and the nation and will always be remembered for his contributions.

He said, "Mahatma Gandhi ji had driven the British out of this country... He had dedicated his entire life to society and the country... As long as this country exists, we will honour Mahatma Gandhi."

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