Shimla, Oct. 31 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary and recalled the kcontributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth planniversary, saying both leaders played an unparalleled role in strengthening the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country.

The Chief Minister offered floral tributes at the statue of Indira Gandhi at The Ridge here on the occasion of Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas.

A blood donation camp was also organised to mark the day.

He also remembered Sardar Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, and administered the oath of national integration to those present. Interacting with mediapersons, Sukhu des...