Shimla, Nov. 1 -- Congress leaders paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary in Shimla on Friday and also recalled contribution of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.

Senior party leaders, including deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh, offered their respects. The leaders also remembered Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary, acknowledging his pivotal role in the unification of India.

Speaking at the occasion, deputy CM said the day is observed as Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas (National Pledge Day) to honour the sacrifice and vision of the former Prime Minister.

"Today we remember the Indira Gandhi ji who sacrificed h...