Shimla, July 8 Congress veteran and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who remained at the helm of the state for a record six times, had devoted over 50 years for the common people despite being born in royalty.
The veteran leader passed away early on Thursday morning in Shimla at the age of 87, leaving behind a rich political legacy.
Being a charismatic leader, he was known for having no qualms about folding his hands and bowing before the commoners to seek votes for the party be it in the Assembly polls, parliamentary elections or even for the civic body polls.
A nine-time legislator and five-time MP, Singh, who had first entered the Lok Sabha in 1962, was often quoted as saying: "I am a grassroots worker. I have risen from the ground and my roots are still firmly stuck here
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