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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Welcomes Pilgrims as Char Dham Yatra Begins Sunday

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has extended his best wishes to devotees as the Char Dham Yatra commences. He emphasized the state government's full commitment to ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage for all visitors. The CM highlighted significant infrastructure developments, including the new Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, aimed at making travel more convenient. He called for collective cooperation from all involved to ensure pilgrims carry home golden memories of Devbhoomi.

Key Points: Char Dham Yatra 2026 Begins: CM Dhami Extends Wishes

  • Yatra begins April 19
  • State ensures safe pilgrimage
  • Aims to surpass previous records
  • New infrastructure boosts access
  • Collective cooperation stressed
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes to devotees arriving for Char Dham Yatra

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomes devotees to the Char Dham Yatra, praying for a safe pilgrimage and highlighting new infrastructure.

"I pray to Baba Kedar, Maa Gangotri, Maa Yamunotri, and Badri Vishal for the smooth and successful completion of the yatra. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, April 18

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his best wishes to devotees arriving for the Char Dham Yatra, which is set to commence on Sunday, April 19. He prayed for a safe and auspicious pilgrimage for all pilgrims.

Welcoming devotees from across the country and abroad, the Chief Minister said he prays to Baba Kedar, Maa Gangotri, Maa Yamunotri, and Badri Vishal for the smooth and successful completion of the yatra this year, just like in previous years. He also expressed confidence that this year's Char Dham Yatra will surpass all previous records.

He emphasised that the state government is fully committed to ensuring a safe pilgrimage, with continuous monitoring and review of preparations at every level. The goal, he said, is to ensure that every devotee returns home with golden memories of their time in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.

Describing the Char Dham Yatra as a festival for the state, he noted that lakhs of devotees from India and abroad visit Uttarakhand during this period. Comprehensive arrangements are being made to ensure their journey remains smooth and secure.

The Chief Minister further stressed the importance of collective cooperation to make the yatra successful, so that more and more pilgrims can carry the message and spiritual essence of Devbhoomi to the world.

He also appealed to all those involved in the yatra, from sanitation workers to police personnel and administrative officials, to diligently fulfil their responsibilities. He expressed hope that with teamwork and divine blessings, this year's pilgrimage will also be conducted safely and efficiently, without causing inconvenience to any devotee.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Char Dham Yatra 2026 today, organised by the Joint Rotation Yatra Arrangement Committee in Rishikesh.

On the occasion, he flagged off buses carrying pilgrims to the Char Dham shrines and also inspected a free medical camp set up for devotees.

Highlighting infrastructure developments, the Chief Minister said that several historic initiatives are being undertaken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the journey more convenient.

He mentioned the recent inauguration of the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, which has made travel faster and easier. Reconstruction work is progressing at Kedarnath and Badrinath, while facilities are being rapidly expanded at Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is wonderful. Uttarakhand truly is Devbhoomi. My parents are going this year and they were worried about the crowds, but reading about the medical camps and continuous monitoring is reassuring. Hope the administration keeps its promise of a smooth yatra for our elders.
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Rohit P
While the wishes are good, the real test is on the ground. Every year we hear about traffic jams stretching for kilometers and lack of basic facilities at some points. I hope this "continuous monitoring" is effective and not just for the cameras. The devotees' comfort should be the top priority.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited last year from abroad, the spiritual atmosphere is incredible. It's heartening to see the government investing in infrastructure. The economic corridor will be a game-changer. Uttarakhand's natural beauty combined with this ancient pilgrimage route is a unique treasure.
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Vikram M
Good move by CM Dhami to acknowledge everyone from sanitation workers to police. The yatra's success depends on this army of dedicated people working behind the scenes. Har Har Mahadev! May the yatra set a new record with zero incidents.
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Nikhil C
The focus on infrastructure is great, but I hope there's equal focus on environmental protection. Lakhs of visitors can put immense pressure on the fragile Himalayan ecology. Hope there are strict plans for waste management and preserving the sanctity of these holy sites.

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