Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke about his military family background and honoured fallen soldiers of the Garhwal Regiment during a Diwali Milan programme at Garhi Cantt in Dehradun.
Dhami said his upbringing had given him lasting values of discipline and service to the nation. He described his military-family roots as a source of good fortune and said those values continued to guide him in public life.
Memories of his late father
The Chief Minister said he inherited these principles from his late father, who had inspired him to serve Uttarakhand. His father, Dhami recalled, often narrated stories about the bravery of India’s armed forces.
According to Dhami, many of those stories focused on the valour of soldiers from the Garhwal Regiment. Standing among the regiment’s soldiers at Garhi Cantt brought those childhood memories back, he said.
Dhami described the occasion as both a matter of great pride and an emotional moment. He said the presence of the brave soldiers of the glorious Garhwal Regiment reminded him of the stories shared by his father.
Tribute to fallen soldiers
During his address, Dhami paid homage to the soldiers of the Garhwal Rifles who sacrificed their lives in the defence of the country.
“I bow in homage to all the brave sons of the Garhwal Rifles who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their all to protect our motherland,” he said.
The address centred on Dhami’s personal connection with military values, his late father’s influence and his respect for the regiment’s soldiers. No further government announcement or administrative decision was included in the available remarks.
Conclusion
At the Diwali Milan programme in Dehradun’s Garhi Cantt, Pushkar Singh Dhami linked his military upbringing and his late father’s influence with his commitment to public service, while paying tribute to fallen Garhwal Rifles soldiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did Pushkar Singh Dhami deliver the address?
He spoke at a Diwali Milan programme at Garhi Cantt in Dehradun.
Q. What personal background did Dhami discuss?
He spoke about being raised in a military family and the discipline and service values he inherited.
Q. Who inspired Dhami to serve Uttarakhand?
Dhami said his late father inspired him to serve the state.
Q. What stories did Dhami recall from his childhood?
He recalled his father’s stories about the bravery of India’s armed forces, particularly soldiers of the Garhwal Regiment.
Q. Whom did Dhami honour during the programme?
He paid homage to soldiers of the Garhwal Rifles who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the country.
Q. How did Dhami describe the occasion?
He described it as a moment of immense pride as well as a deeply emotional experience.
