Lucknow, April 25 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid floral tribute to former CM Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his 107th birth anniversary, calling him an "important pillar of Indian politics."

Speaking to reporters, CM Yogi recalled his contribution to the freedom movement and hailed his vision for the development of Uttar Pradesh.

UP CM said, "Today is the birth anniversary of former UP CM Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna. On this occasion, I pay my humble tribute to him, honouring his memory on behalf of the UP government. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna was an important pillar of Indian politics. He was even imprisoned by the then-British government as he participated in the Quit India Movement under the leadership of Maha...