Dhami Congratulates Khanduri on Birthday, Pays Tribute to Uttarakhand Martyrs
On October 1st, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the residence of former Chief Minister Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri to extend birthday greetings and wish him good health and longevity. Khanduri, a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, served as Uttarakhand's Chief Minister from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012. He also represented the Garhwal constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha.
Dhami also took the opportunity to pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the formation of Uttarakhand. In a message issued on the eve of the anniversary of the Muzaffarnagar incident, the Chief Minister acknowledged the sacrifices of the state movement martyrs and their enduring legacy.
He emphasized that Uttarakhand's creation was a result of the sacrifices and struggles of these individuals, and the government remains committed to developing the state in line with their aspirations. He further stated that the government is working diligently in all sectors to make this decade the decade of Uttarakhand.
Dhami concluded by urging everyone to work together to make Uttarakhand the ideal state in the country, fulfilling the dreams of the state movement martyrs and ensuring the state's comprehensive development.
The state of Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, came into existence on November 9th, 2000, as the 27th state of India. The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, approved by then President of India K R Narayanan on August 28th, 2000, paved the way for its creation.