Dhami hails PM Modi's vision for state's growth on 'Uttarakhand Divas'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s faith in the people of the state for giving its development fresh direction and momentum, as the hill state celebrated its 26th Foundation Day.Extending greetings to the people on Uttarakhand Divas, Dhami said the occasion was a reminder of the dedication and sacrifices of those who fought for the state's formation.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attends a program organised on the occasion of the 26th State Foundation Day at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan complex in Bhararisain (Gairsain), Chamoli. https://t.co/k0YT3pZlb4

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In a message shared on X, he urged people to preserve Uttarakhand’s rich culture, traditions and natural heritage while working towards greater development and prosperity.In a video message, the Chief Minister described farmers, workers, women, tribal communities and youth as the real contributors to the state's progress. He also highlighted the growing role of technology and startups in giving Uttarakhand global recognition.

#WATCH | Dehradun: On the 26th State Foundation Day, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "On the occasion of the State Foundation Day, I pay tribute to all those who laid down their lives for the State movement. After a long struggle by them, with their sacrifices, our State was formed. I also extend my best wishes to the people of the state. I also remember former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on this occasion; Uttarakhand was formed during his tenure. Today, I express gratitude to PM Narendra Modi that in his 12 years of tenure, he gave several projects to Uttarakhand and furthered development projects. He has great affection for Uttarakhand. Today, he gave a message to the people of the state, expressing his affinity for the state...This makes it very clear that the PM has such emotional ties with the state...I express gratitude to him. He had said that the third decade of the 21st century would belong to Uttarakhand. That is a goal for us; we will continue to go ahead with that..."

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Calling the state a land of sages and saints, Dhami said its spiritual heritage, folk traditions, holy shrines and natural landscapes were central to its identity and must be protected.He also expressed confidence that public support for the double-engine government would help Uttarakhand achieve new milestones in development, prosperity and self-reliance.
Earlier, Dhami paid floral tributes to the statehood movement martyrs at the Martyrs' Memorial in Dehradun.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also extended greetings to the people of Uttarakhand, highlighting its spiritual heritage, natural beauty and contribution to the nation.Uttarakhand was formed on November 9, 2000, as India's 27th state after being carved out of Uttar Pradesh. The state observes November 9 every year as Uttarakhand Foundation Day.