Lucknow, April 25: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former Chief Minister Late Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his birth anniversary. On Saturday, he offered floral tribute at his statue located at Yojana Bhawan.
Chief Minister stated that Bahuguna ji was an important pillar of Indian politics. He was born on April 25, 1919, in the Pauri Garhwal district of the then Uttar Pradesh (present-day Uttarakhand). After receiving his primary education in his village, he came to Prayagraj for higher education. From 1942 to 1946, Bahuguna ji actively participated in the ‘Quit India Movement’ at the call of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, due to which the British government even imprisoned him.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who first became a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1952, said that Bahuguna made his mark as a prominent student leader at Allahabad University. He remained actively involved in the country’s freedom movement. He first became a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in the first general elections of 1952 after independence. He also had the opportunity to serve as a minister in the state government. His service as a minister in various departments and as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh was commendable.
Yogi Adityanath said that Bahuguna had his own vision for the development of Uttar Pradesh, which we can all see being effectively implemented even today. Bahuguna also served in several ministries in the central government. His service to the country during his long political and public life was remarkable, inspiring the current generation.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Mayor Sushma Kharwal, MLAs Neeraj Bora, Amresh Kumar, Legislative Council members Lalji Prasad Nirmal, and Ramchandra Pradhan were present at the event.