Remembering the valour of all martyrs who gave their lives for the Nation, Chief Minister said that the nation would always be grateful for the valuable contribution and supreme sacrifices made by them during the freedom struggle.

Rendering patriotic songs by the artists of department of Information and Public Relations and the school children was also a part of the function.

Others who paid tribute included Deputy Speaker Jagat Singh Negi, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries Nand Lal and Rohit Thakur, Ex MLA Sohan Lal, Deputy Mayor Tikender Panwar amongst others.