Shimla, March 9 -- The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday organised a send-off ceremony for outgoing Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhawan in Shimla, where Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu lauded the Governor's engagement with the people and his active involvement in state matters during his tenure.

Speaking to mediapersons after the farewell function, Sukhu said that Shukla remained closely connected with the state during his nearly three-year tenure and made efforts to understand the concerns of people across Himachal Pradesh.

The Chief Minister said the Governor visited several districts and participated in various social events, which helped him gain first-hand knowledge of the issues faced by the public.

"During his te...