Lucknow, May 29 (Reporter) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to freedom fighter and former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary on Thursday. The CM offered floral tributes by garlanding the statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh, respected as the messiah of farmers, located in front of the Vidhan Bhavan complex. Reflecting on the contributions of Chaudhary Charan Singh, he said that the nation continues to remember him as a pioneer of land reforms, the architect of the land ceiling law and a tireless advocate for rural development and the welfare of farmers. Yogi said, "It is the good fortune of Uttar Pradesh that its people had the guidance and leadership of Chaudhary Sahab for an extended period. As the CM of the state, he took several groundbreaking initiatives on land reforms, worked for good governance and transparency in rural development, whose impact is felt across villages." He highlighted Charan Singh's exemplary leadership as the PM, Deputy PM and head of key ministries, including Home and Finance. He said PM Narendra Modi is striving to fulfil Chaudhary Charan Singh’s vision for rural empowerment and the uplift of farmers. "On behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh, I pay my humble tributes to Chaudhary Sahab’s enduring legacy and invaluable contributions," the CM said. Later, Yogi also paid tributes through his official social media account. In his post, he wrote, "The path to the nation's prosperity passes through the fields and barns of our villages. Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his life to the cause of prosperous villages and empowered farmers. He worked tirelessly for uplifting the underprivileged and the advancement of rural India. The double-engine government is committed to carrying forward his legacy and vision...////...