In Uttar Pradesh, one hundred sixteenth birth anniversary of former Prime Minister late Mr Chodhary Charan Singh is being celebrated across the state. The birthday is being observed as 'Kisan Samman Diwas'.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to former prime minister by garlanding his statue at Vidhan Bhawan at Lucknow this morning. <br />''<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion he said that Mr Chodhary did a lot for farmers welfare during his lifetime. Union and Uttar Pradesh governments have started many welfare schemes for the around upliftment of farmers. <br />''<br />''<br />''Many farmers from state were honoured on the occasion.<br />''<span id="MSIEparagraph"></span>