Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on October 28, 2026, that his government remains fully committed to developing Gairsain and respecting public sentiment across the state. He was speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the Assembly session at Gairsain (Bhararisain).
Dhami said 2 Assembly sessions had been held in Gairsain this year. He added that the government had given special importance to holding sessions there during the past 5 years.
According to the chief minister, the Assembly should provide meaningful discussion on development and public-interest issues. He said elected representatives must raise matters connected with citizens seriously and responsibly, while decisions should be taken in the public interest.
Dhami calls for orderly debate
Dhami said the Opposition has the democratic right to protest, but argued that protests should remain within parliamentary norms. He said repeated disruptions and unnecessary uproar can prevent discussion on issues affecting the public.
He called on the Congress to adopt a positive and constructive role on public-interest matters. Dhami alleged that the party had prioritised protests and political accusations over substantive discussion inside and outside the House.
At the same time, he said both the ruling side and the Opposition have important responsibilities in a democracy. Political differences, he added, should not take precedence over Uttarakhand’s development and the interests of its people.
Government highlights policy decisions and budget
Dhami said the state government had taken several important decisions in line with the vision document presented to the public in 2022. He referred to the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, steps towards a stricter land law and reforms in education and other sectors.
He said the Uniform Civil Code had faced several apprehensions before implementation, but the government proceeded while keeping the wider public interest in mind. He also referred to changes in the minority education system and said the government was working while considering the interests of all sections.
The chief minister said the supplementary budget presented for the financial year 2026-27 totals ₹7,844.18 crore. The additional provisions cover development schemes and welfare programmes, including requirements related to basic facilities, health, education, drinking water, agriculture and other key sectors.
Several bills, along with the supplementary budget, were passed during the Assembly session. The government’s stated aim is to extend development benefits to remote and mountainous areas as well as to strengthen basic facilities across Uttarakhand.
References to statehood movement and political remarks
Dhami recalled the Uttarakhand statehood movement, saying the state was created after a long struggle and sacrifices by the movement’s participants. He described the Rampur Tiraha incident as a deeply painful event in Uttarakhand’s history that residents would not forget.
He objected to remarks made by Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Uttarakhand and issues linked to the statehood movement. Dhami said public sentiment in the state should be respected when commenting on those subjects.
The chief minister also questioned political comments concerning National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. He said people who have contributed to national security and public service should be treated with respect, and that all political parties must maintain restraint and dignity in public dialogue.
Governance and the road ahead
Responding to Congress allegations on corruption, Dhami said the state government was committed to transparency and good governance. He rejected the allegations as baseless and said administrative systems had been improved in several areas.
He said the government would continue taking decisions according to Uttarakhand’s needs and public sentiment. Development, employment opportunities, stronger basic services and effective implementation of welfare schemes, he added, would remain priorities for Gairsain and the rest of the state.
Conclusion
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami used the end of the Gairsain Assembly session to reaffirm the government’s development focus, defend its policy decisions and call for more constructive legislative debate. The next focus remains implementing the budget, passed bills and development measures across Uttarakhand, including remote and mountainous areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami say about Gairsain?
He said the state government was fully committed to Gairsain’s development and to respecting public sentiment across Uttarakhand.
Q. How many Assembly sessions were held in Gairsain this year?
2 Assembly sessions were held in Gairsain this year.
Q. What supplementary budget did the government present?
The supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27 totals ₹7,844.18 crore.
Q. Which sectors are covered by the additional budget provisions?
The provisions include basic facilities, health, education, drinking water, agriculture, development schemes and welfare programmes.
Q. What did Dhami say about Opposition protests?
He said the Opposition has the right to protest, but protests should follow democratic norms and should not disrupt discussion on public issues.
Q. Which policy decisions did the chief minister highlight?
He referred to implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, steps towards a stricter land law and reforms in education and other sectors.
Q. What did Dhami say about the Uttarakhand statehood movement?
He said Uttarakhand was created after a long struggle and sacrifices by statehood movement participants, and described the Rampur Tiraha incident as a deeply painful part of the state’s history.
