Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu graced the Winter Carnival with his presence at the Ridge in Shimla on Thursday late evening. Mayor Surinder Chauhan honored the Chief Minister on this occasion. Extending New Year greetings, the Chief Minister said that the Winter Carnival Shimla was first organized last year and was scheduled this time from 24th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025.
However, due to the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the event was postponed midway to be executed from 2nd to 8th January, 2025. He highlighted the carnival as a major attraction for tourists, especially during Christmas and New Year, and emphasized the government’s efforts to promote tourism in a big way as it is a significant contributor to Himachal Pradesh’s economy.
The event featured a mesmerizing performance by Singer Satinder Sartaaj, who enthralled the audience by his Sufi Songs. Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Virender Singh, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Malender Rajan, Vinod Sultanpuri, Kamlesh Thakur, Hansraj and Vinod Kumar and Principal Advisor (Media) to Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan were also present at the event.
Winter Carnival Shimla 2025: Chief Minister Graces the Event
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
