Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a Dussehra celebration organised by the Bannu Biradari at Parade Ground in Dehradun. He extended Vijayadashami greetings to residents and wished them happiness, peace, prosperity and wellbeing.
Dhami said the festival reminds people of the strength of truth and the importance of righteousness. Referring to the story of Lord Ram and Ravana, he said arrogance and unrighteousness may appear powerful, but truth and dharma ultimately prevail.
Ram’s values and the meaning of Dussehra
The chief minister said Lord Ram’s conduct continues to offer guidance through ideals of sacrifice, restraint, duty and dignity. He added that Dussehra should not be viewed only as the burning of Ravana’s effigy.
According to Dhami, the festival is also an opportunity for introspection and self-purification. He urged residents to adopt Lord Ram’s values and commit themselves to truth, dharma, dignity and dedication to duty.
Dhami said the Uttarakhand government was committed to protecting the state’s cultural heritage, religious traditions and social harmony. He also said maintaining peace, security and law and order remained a government priority.
Government priorities outlined
The chief minister said a broad campaign had been conducted to free government land from encroachment. Under the campaign, more than 13 thousand acres of government land had been cleared of encroachments, he said.
He also referred to the implementation of a strict anti-riot law. According to Dhami, the law aims to recover compensation from rioters who damage public and private property.
He said action was also being taken under the rules against people who mislead or defraud others in the name of religion and faith. These remarks formed part of his wider message on public order and the protection of social harmony.
Dhami said every child in the state should receive quality, modern education based on a scientific outlook. Developing knowledge, innovation and logical thinking among children, he said, was necessary to prepare them for future challenges.
Investment, jobs and inclusive development
The chief minister said investment, entrepreneurship and expanded employment opportunities were essential for Uttarakhand’s economic progress. He highlighted the contribution of local traders, entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises to the state economy.
He said the government aimed to create new employment opportunities for young people while ensuring that all sections of society participated in the state’s development. He also linked the idea of Ramrajya with justice, good governance, equality and public welfare.
Dhami said the state government was working under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance with the resolve to make Uttarakhand the best state in the country. He stressed that development must move alongside the protection of Uttarakhand’s cultural identity, spiritual traditions and natural heritage.
He called for collective efforts to build a state where every person receives justice, young people have opportunities to progress, women find a safe environment and the benefits of development reach the last person in society.
Cabinet Minister Khajan Das, Bannu Biradari office-bearers and members, representatives of the organising committee, prominent citizens and a large number of local residents attended the programme.
Conclusion
At the Dehradun Dussehra event, Pushkar Singh Dhami combined Vijayadashami greetings with a message on truth, duty and social harmony, while presenting law and order, education, employment and inclusive development as government priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did Pushkar Singh Dhami attend the Dussehra celebration?
He attended the celebration at Parade Ground in Dehradun.
Q. Who organised the Dussehra event?
The event was organised by the Bannu Biradari.
Q. What message did Dhami give on Vijayadashami?
He said truth and dharma ultimately prevail over arrogance and unrighteousness. He also urged people to follow Lord Ram’s ideals.
Q. How much government land did Dhami say had been cleared of encroachments?
He said more than 13 thousand acres of government land had been freed from encroachments.
Q. What education priority did the chief minister mention?
He said children should receive quality, modern education based on a scientific outlook, with emphasis on knowledge, innovation and logical thinking.
Q. Which economic priorities did Dhami highlight?
He highlighted investment, entrepreneurship, employment opportunities and the contribution of local traders, entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Q. Who attended the programme besides the chief minister?
Cabinet Minister Khajan Das, Bannu Biradari representatives, organising committee members, prominent citizens and many local residents attended.
