New Delhi April 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a commemorative postage stamp on former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress leader Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna.
Modi described Bahuguna as a leader "committed to democratic values".
"Bahuguna was inspired by many different leaders including Mahatma Gandhi Acharya Vinoba Bhave Acharya Narendra Dev Ram Manohar Lohia and Chandrashekhar Azad " he said as per an official statement.
The Prime Minister also cited Bahuguna s contributions to the education sector and development in the hilly areas of the country it said.
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