Dehradun, Oct. 2 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tributes and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Chief Minister's residence on Friday on the occasion of their birth anniversaries.

The Chief Minister said Mahatma Gandhi's principles of truth, non-violence and humanity would continue to inspire society. He said Gandhi's thoughts remain relevant even today in promoting peace, harmony and social cohesion.

Remembering former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Dhami said his simple life, honesty, dedication to duty and commitment to the nation continue to inspire everyone. He said Shastri's call of "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" will always underline the c...