Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami defended his government’s development record in Dehradun and launched a sharp political attack on Congress and its allies.
Dhami said the “double-engine government” had accelerated progress in connectivity, infrastructure, tourism, industry and self-employment. He also accused some political forces of avoiding meaningful discussion on development and instead creating confusion and confrontation.
Dhami’s warning on protests and rumours
The chief minister said questioning the government and expressing disagreement were democratic rights. However, he said provoking young people for political purposes, spreading rumours and encouraging violence could not be accepted.
His remarks focused on the political handling of youth concerns and public debate in Uttarakhand. He did not identify the political forces he accused in the reported statement.
Dhami also criticised what he described as silence from opposition leaders after an unnamed leader allegedly insulted National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, whom he called one of the country’s great sons and a source of pride for Uttarakhand.
Attack on Congress allies
Dhami referred to Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav as an ally of Congress and alleged that Yadav had called the people of Uttarakhand “infiltrators”. Dhami contrasted that claim with his own use of the term for people who illegally enter India.
The chief minister said Congress leaders had not responded to the alleged remarks and accused the party and its allies of placing their alliance above the honour, dignity and self-respect of Uttarakhand.
Dhami also alleged that a Samajwadi Party government had ordered police firing on unarmed protesters. The statement did not provide details about the incident, including its date, location or the number of people affected.
Old Pension Scheme criticism
The chief minister further targeted Congress over its promise to implement the Old Pension Scheme in Uttarakhand. He said the party should first provide an account of its governments in states where it currently holds power.
The remarks place the Old Pension Scheme alongside political accountability and the wider debate over government promises. Dhami did not provide further details about the proposal or identify the states to which he referred.
Conclusion
Dhami’s statement combined a defence of his government’s development claims with criticism of opposition rhetoric, alleged provocation and Congress’s promise on the Old Pension Scheme. The reported remarks did not include responses from Congress, the Samajwadi Party or the other leaders he criticised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami say about Uttarakhand’s development?
Dhami said Uttarakhand was progressing in connectivity, infrastructure, tourism, industry and self-employment under the “double-engine government”.
Q. What did Dhami say about disagreement in a democracy?
He said asking questions and expressing disagreement were rights in a democracy.
Q. What conduct did Dhami reject?
He said provoking young people for political interests, spreading rumours and encouraging violence were unacceptable.
Q. What allegation did Dhami make about Akhilesh Yadav?
Dhami alleged that Akhilesh Yadav had called the people of Uttarakhand “infiltrators”.
Q. What did Dhami say about the Old Pension Scheme?
He criticised Congress’s promise to implement the Old Pension Scheme in Uttarakhand and asked the party to account for its governments in states where it is in power.
