01-10-2026:Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Their Birth Anniversaries

Lok Bhavan Uttarakhand-Information Wing
Press Note

Lok Bhavan Dehradun 01 October, 2026

Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Their Birth Anniversaries

Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has paid heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and former Prime Minister, the late Lal Bahadur Shastri, on their birth anniversaries.

In a message issued on the eve of the occasion, the Governor said that the life of Mahatma Gandhi embodies the ideals of truth, non-violence, simplicity and service. Through his conduct, Gandhi demonstrated that even the greatest transformation is possible through determination, moral courage and the path of non-violence. His thoughts and ideals continue to remain equally relevant in promoting peace, harmony and humanity.

The Governor said that the life of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji inspires us through his simplicity, integrity, dedication to duty and devotion to the nation. His clarion call of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” continues to underline the importance of national security and self-reliance.

The Governor said that the lives of these two great leaders inspire us to remain conscious of our duties and place the national interest above all else. He called upon everyone to imbibe their ideals in their lives and contribute towards building a strong, self-reliant and harmonious India.
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