Lucknow, 2 Oct (HS): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

Keshav Prasad Maurya paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi, and former Prime

Minister of the country, Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri, on their birth

anniversaries. On Friday, he paid tribute to the two great personalities by

laying wreaths and offering floral tributes to their memorial portraits at his

official residence (7 Kalidas Marg) in Lucknow.

On this occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister, recalling the

contributions of both national leaders, said that Mahatma Gandhi's message of

truth and non-violence, and Lal Bahadur Shastri's simplicity, dedication, and

spirit of national service will always be a source of inspiration for all of

us. He further said that the ideals of these two great personalities will

continue to inspire us to continuously move forward on the path of public

service, national interest, and duty.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi