Jaipur, Oct 23 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday paid floral tributes to former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat at his memorial site here on his birth anniversary.

Sharma said Shekhawat who is also a former chief minister of Rajasthan served the nation and the state with an unwavering commitment to public welfare.

"Inspired by the thoughts of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, he uplifted the last person standing in the queue through the Antyodaya scheme in Rajasthan. He also carried forward the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar," he added.

Shekhawat's vision and dedication to governance are still a guiding light for the state's development and welfare policies, the chief minister said.

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, Rajasthan Finance Commiss

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