A Unanimous Tribute: Himachal Leaders Seek Bharat Ratna for Its Founding Father Dr YS Parmar
In a powerful and unified gesture, the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly came together on Thursday to honor the legacy of the state’s first Chief Minister, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar. Lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to bestow India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, upon the man revered as the “creator of Himachal Pradesh.”
The emotional proposal, moved by Nahan MLA Ajay Solanki, celebrated Dr. Parmar’s tireless work in building the foundation for the state’s development and progress. The resolution itself stated that the honor would be in recognition of his “tireless services in the development and progress of the country and the state.”
The call for recognition transcended political lines, showcasing rare unity. Senior ministers Harshwardhan Chauhan, Jagat Singh Negi, and Rohit Thakur spoke passionately, recalling how Dr. Parmar’s vision laid the strong foundation for a modern Himachal Pradesh.
Their sentiment was wholeheartedly echoed by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, and MLA Sukhram Chaudhary, making it a truly bipartisan appeal. This collective move underscores the enduring respect and gratitude the state holds for its founding leader.
