Uttarakhand CM Dhami Pays Tribute to Statehood Martyrs on Foundation Day

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the immortal martyrs of the statehood movement at the Shaheed Memorial in the Kachahri campus in Dehradun on the occasion of Uttarakhand State Foundation Day.

The Chief Minister reached the memorial on Monday and offered floral tributes to those who sacrificed their lives for the creation of a separate Uttarakhand state. He paid homage to the martyrs and remembered their struggle and sacrifice for the formation of the state.

Dhami said Uttarakhand was created as a result of the long struggle, sacrifice and dedication of the statehood agitators. He said people from all sections of society contributed to the movement. Women, youths, students and ex-servicemen played an important role in the struggle for a separate state.

The Chief Minister said the dream of a separate Uttarakhand became a reality because of the collective struggle and determination of the people involved in the movement. He added that the contribution of the immortal martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice for the creation of the state would always remain unforgettable.

State marks 26 years of formation

Dhami said Uttarakhand has completed 26 years since its formation and is moving towards new heights of development. During these years, the state has faced several challenges and achieved important progress in different areas of development, he said.

According to the Chief Minister, development in Uttarakhand has received fresh momentum under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the expansion of roads, railways, healthcare, education, tourism and basic infrastructure in the state has gained new pace.

The Chief Minister said the state government was continuously working to build a prosperous, empowered and self-reliant Uttarakhand in line with the feelings and aspirations of the statehood agitators.

He said the government’s priorities included taking the benefits of development to the remote and hilly areas of the state, increasing employment opportunities for young people and stopping migration.

Focus on the vision of the agitators

Dhami said State Foundation Day reminds people of Uttarakhand’s proud struggle and sacrifice. He said the occasion also inspires them to further strengthen the resolve to build a developed Uttarakhand.

He said the government’s goal was to establish Uttarakhand among the leading states of the country while protecting the state’s rich cultural heritage and original identity.

The Chief Minister said building Uttarakhand according to the dreams of the martyred statehood agitators would be the true tribute to them.

Cabinet Minister Khajan Das, Secretary Yugal Kishore Pant, Dehradun District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan and Senior Superintendent of Police Premendra Doval were present on the occasion.