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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Inaugurates Maa Purnagiri Fair, Vows Cultural Preservation

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, alongside Union Minister Ajay Tamta, inaugurated the Maa Purnagiri Fair at Thuligad. He emphasized the government's dedication to preserving Sanatan culture and developing pilgrimage sites. The CM outlined various development initiatives for Champawat district, including infrastructure, healthcare, and a planned Science City Centre. He also highlighted the promotion of sports tourism, referencing a record-setting rafting competition, while criticizing the opposition for opposing these efforts.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Maa Purnagiri Fair, Highlights Development

  • Fair inauguration by CM & Union Minister
  • Commitment to Sanatan culture & temple restoration
  • Focus on pilgrim safety & convenience
  • Development projects for Champawat district
  • Promotion of sports & adventure tourism
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Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Maa Purnagiri Fair

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Maa Purnagiri Fair, emphasizing temple restoration, pilgrim safety, and development projects in Champawat.

"Our government is advancing numerous development projects to make Champawat a model district. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Tanakpur, February 27

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta formally inaugurated the Maa Purnagiri Fair at Thuligad on Friday. He offered prayers at Maa Purnagiri Dham and sought blessings from the Goddess for the state's peace and prosperity.

Dhami said that the Maa Purnagiri Fair is a grand celebration of faith, tradition, and culture. He reiterated the government's commitment to preserving Sanatan culture and local traditions.

The Chief Minister added that the government is continuously working on the restoration of temples and the development of pilgrimage sites in Kedarkhand and Manaskhand. He also stated that ensuring the safety and convenience of devotees visiting Purnagiri Dham remains the government's top priority.

"Our government is advancing numerous development projects to make Champawat a model district. Numerous roads are being constructed and improved in the Champawat district. We are also working toward the construction of permanent multi-story parking lots to permanently address the traffic congestion problem. We are also working on improving healthcare facilities. Today is the age of AI, science, and technology, and our children should be at the forefront of this race. Keeping this in mind, a Science City Centre is being constructed," Dhami said, according to a release.

"We have also worked to promote sports and adventure tourism in this region. As you all know, last year, a rafting competition for the 38th National Games was held in our Chuka area. This rafting competition set a Guinness World Record for night river rafting. This competition was held in our Boom area of Tanakpur," he added.

He said while overall development is important, it is equally crucial to protect the cultural and demographic values of the state.

"We are working continuously with this in mind. But as I said earlier, people from the opposition are unable to digest these developmental works and our tough decisions to protect Devbhoomi's identity. They are feeling uneasy. They are facing indigestion," the Chief Minister said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to hear about the development plans for Champawat. Roads and healthcare are basic needs that must be addressed. However, I hope the "Science City Centre" and other projects see timely completion and aren't just announcements. We've seen many such promises before.
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Aman W
The Guinness record for night rafting is a fantastic achievement! Promoting adventure tourism in Uttarakhand is a brilliant idea. It creates jobs and puts our beautiful state on the map. More power to the local youth involved in these activities.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Purnagiri Dham last year, the devotion is palpable. While development is necessary, I hope it's done sensitively. The CM's line about protecting the state's "demographic values" is interesting and seems like a pointed political statement amidst the cultural talk.
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Karthik V
The talk of balancing development with culture is crucial for Devbhoomi. But the dig at the opposition ("indigestion") was unnecessary in a speech about a religious fair. Governance should rise above such rhetoric, especially at sacred events. Focus on the work, let it speak for itself.
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Nisha Z
My family has been going to the Maa Purnagiri fair for generations. It's more than a pilgrimage; it's our heritage. Glad the government is paying attention to temple restoration. Hope they also ensure the local ecology isn't harmed by all this construction.

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