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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Honors Literary Icons, Offers Condolences to BJP Leader

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited BJP Kashipur District President Manoj Pal to offer condolences on his mother's passing. Earlier, he presided over the Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman ceremony, conferring the highest literary award, 'Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan Samman', upon Jiten Thakur. Several other writers, including Buddhinath Mishra and Pritam Singh, were honored with lifetime achievement and category-specific awards. In his address, Dhami emphasized literature's role as a societal mirror and celebrated Uttarakhand's rich literary tradition.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Awards Writers, Visits Bereaved BJP Leader

  • CM honors state's top literary award
  • Multiple writers receive lifetime excellence awards
  • Dhami visits bereaved BJP district president
  • Event highlights Uttarakhand's literary heritage
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits BJP leader Manoj Pal's residence, offers condolences on mother's demise

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conferred Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan to Jiten Thakur, honored other writers, and offered condolences to BJP leader Manoj Pal.

"Jiten Thakur is not only an inspiration for Uttarakhand but for the entire Hindi literary world. - Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Jaspur, March 30

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday visited the residence of BJP Kashipur District President Manoj Pal in Jaspur to express his condolences on the demise of his mother.

The Chief Minister said that he prays to God to grant the departed soul a place at His divine feet and to give strength to the bereaved family to endure this immense loss.

Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conferred Jiten Thakur with the state's highest literary award, the 'Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan Samman'.

According to a press release, the Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman Ceremony, 2025, was organised by the Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, the Chief Minister's residence.

On this occasion, Buddhinath Mishra, Shyam Singh Kutaula, Pritam Singh, Kesar Singh Rai, and Atae Sabir Afzal Manglori were also conferred with the 'Uttarakhand Lifetime Excellence in Literary Creation Award'.

Additionally, the Chief Minister honoured distinguished writers across various literary fields, as well as winners of the 'Yuva Kalamkar Competition'. Under different categories, Prof Diva Bhatt received the Sahitya Nari Vandan Samman, Prof Dinesh Chamola was recognised for excellence in children's literature, and Bhupendra Bisht, Sudha Jugran, and Sheeshpal Gusain were awarded under the Uttarakhand Original Writing Award category.

Tara Pathak, Hemant Singh Bisht, and Gajendra Nautiyal were conferred for excellence in Kumaoni and Garhwali literature.

As per the release, in his address, Chief Minister Dhami expressed pride in having the opportunity to honour the state's eminent literary figures. He said that Jiten Thakur is not only an inspiration for Uttarakhand but for the entire Hindi literary world.

Congratulating all the awardees, he noted that through their creative works, they are enriching the cultural and literary heritage of the state and passing it on to future generations.

He also highlighted that the Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman ceremony symbolises the state's literary tradition, creative consciousness, and respect for writers.

The Chief Minister stated that the sacred land of Uttarakhand has been a centre of knowledge, culture, and creativity for centuries, where the Himalayas, the Ganga, and natural beauty have inspired countless writers and poets. He mentioned renowned literary figures such as Sumitranandan Pant, Gaura Pant "Shivani," Mohan Upreti, and Shailesh Matiyani, who have brought glory to the region.

He emphasised that literature is a mirror of society, and writers are not just creators of words but also guiding forces for society. He added that literary figures have played a significant role in India's freedom movement and in the formation of the Uttarakhand state.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see the state government honoring literary figures. Preserving and promoting our languages like Kumaoni and Garhwali is crucial. They are the soul of Uttarakhand's identity. Congratulations to all award winners!
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Aman W
A balanced day for the CM - personal empathy and public duty. While honoring writers is great, I hope such ceremonies translate into more tangible support for libraries, publishing, and language education in the hills. The intent is good, but execution matters more.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves Indian literature, it's heartening to read about awards for writers in regional languages. Figures like Sumitranandan Pant are national treasures. More power to the Yuva Kalamkar competition for encouraging young talent!
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Vikram M
The CM is right. Literature is a mirror of society. In today's fast-paced digital world, we must not forget the writers who are keeping our rich traditions alive. Uttarakhand has given so much to Indian arts and culture.
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Kavitha C
Condolences to the bereaved family. Losing a mother is the deepest pain. Also, wonderful to see women writers like Prof Diva Bhatt being recognized. We need more platforms for female voices in literature from the hills. 👏

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