Shimla, Oct. 26 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today paid obeisance at Bhagwan Valmiki Temple in Krishna Nagar, Shimla, on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and extended greetings to the people of the state. He also announced financial assistance of Rs. 25 lakh for the temple.

The Chief Minister said that Maharishi Valmiki is a great symbol of India's cultural, literary and spiritual heritage. Through the composition of the Ramayana, he gave humanity the message of truth, justice, compassion, sacrifice and duty, which continues to guide society even today.

He said that development was meaningful only when every section of society gets equal opportunities, and no one is left behind due to social or econ...