"Glad that Sonia Gandhi will unveil Virbhadra Singh's statue in Shimla on Oct 13": HPCC Chief

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 12 : The President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) and wife of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Pratibha Singh, said that it is a proud moment for her that the statue of the late leader will be unveiled on October 13 at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground.
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, she said the event would be attended by top Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajni Patil, and several other senior party figures.
"The unveiling of Virbhadra Singh ji's statue was originally scheduled for June, but it had to be postponed due to the natural disaster that struck our state. Heavy rains and floods forced us to defer the event. Finally, it will now take place tomorrow, on October 13," Pratibha Singh said.
Expressing her gratitude, she added, "It is a matter of immense pride and honour for us that Smt. Sonia Gandhi is coming to attend this ceremony. Priyanka ji has already arrived, Rajni Patil ji is here, and many senior Congress leaders will also be joining us. Their presence will make this occasion even more special."
Recalling her earlier meeting with Sonia Gandhi, Pratibha Singh said, "When I met Sonia ji, I told her that your presence at this event will send a strong message across the state and the country that you never forget your leaders. Your participation will inspire our people and strengthen their enthusiasm."
She further said, "We are extremely thankful to Sonia ji for accepting our invitation. Her presence is not only an honour for our family but for the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and the Congress Party."
The statue of six-time Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, one of the most revered political figures in Himachal Pradesh, will be formally unveiled in a grand ceremony at Shimla Ridge Ground on Monday.
Senior Congress leaders, state ministers, and party workers from across the state are expected to attend the event.