Pushkar Singh Dhami Pays Tribute on Uttarakhand's 26th Foundation Day

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pays tribute to statehood movement martyrs on 26th Foundation Day

Dehradun, November 9

Speaking on the occasion, Dhami paid tribute to the martyrs and activists who sacrificed their lives for the creation of Uttarakhand.

"On the occasion of our State Foundation Day, I pay my heartfelt tributes to all our martyrs and the activists who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure the state of Uttarakhand. It is our firm resolve to build an Uttarakhand that fulfils the dreams of those who fought for it and gave their lives for its creation," the CM said.

The Chief Minister also remembered former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, during whose tenure Uttarakhand was formed.

"On this occasion, I also wish to fondly remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under whose tenure as Prime Minister, Uttarakhand was formed. We aspire for our Uttarakhand to become the finest state in India," Dhami said.

Uttarakhand Foundation Day, also known as Uttarakhand Divas, is observed annually on November 9. The state was formed in the year 2000 as the 27th state of India, carved out of Uttar Pradesh. Largely a hilly state and located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, the state has international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east.

Earlier, n a post on X, Dhami said the day reminds everyone of the dedication, sacrifice and resolve of the activists who fought to establish the state.

"On this sacred occasion, let us all pledge to cherish the rich culture, glorious traditions and natural heritage of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, and to take our state to new heights of development, progress and prosperity. Jai Hind! Jai Uttarakhand!" he said.

Dhami also shared a video message, in which he described farmers, workers, women, tribal communities and youth as the true heroes of the state's development journey.

"The true heroes of this development journey are our farmers, who cultivate gold from the soil; our worker brothers, who lay the foundation of progress with their sweat; our women, who preserve traditions and values while becoming self-reliant; our tribal communities, who cherish the heritage of water, forest, and land; and our youth, popularly known as Gen Z, who, while staying connected to their roots, give Devbhoomi global recognition through technology and startups," he said in the video.

Calling Uttarakhand a land of penance for sages and saints, the Chief Minister said 'Sanatan' culture, folk traditions, holy shrines, and scenic valleys and mountain ranges are the state's true identity. "Preserving them is our foremost duty," he said.

— ANI