Shimla, Aug. 16 -- (ANI) The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his eighth death anniversary in Shimla, recalling his close association with Himachal Pradesh and Manali.

Speaking to reporters in Shimla and later to ANI, Sukhu said Vajpayee had a special affection for Himachal Pradesh and used to stay at his residence in Prini near Manali even while serving as Prime Minister.

"Today is the eighth death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was the former Prime Minister of the country and certainly had a special attachment to Himachal Pradesh. He used to stay at his residence in Prini, Manali, and even when he was Prim...