Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the martyrs and activists who sacrificed their lives during the movement for the state’s creation as the state observed its Foundation Day in Dehradun.
In remarks reported by ANI, Dhami said the occasion was an opportunity to remember those who secured Uttarakhand’s separate statehood. He described their sacrifice as a lasting responsibility for the state’s present leadership and people.
Dhami recalls statehood movement
Dhami said, “On the occasion of our State Foundation Day, I pay my heartfelt tributes to all our martyrs and the activists who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure the state of Uttarakhand.”
He said the state’s progress should remain connected to the aspirations of the people who fought for its creation. The Chief Minister added that it was the government’s firm resolve to build an Uttarakhand that fulfils the dreams of those who gave their lives for the state.
The remarks place the statehood movement at the centre of the Foundation Day observance. They also underline the continuing public and political importance of remembering the martyrs and activists associated with Uttarakhand’s creation.
Vajpayee remembered
Dhami also fondly remembered former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said Uttarakhand was formed during Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister.
His reference connected the state’s formation with the national leadership under which Uttarakhand came into existence. The Chief Minister included Vajpayee among the figures remembered during the Foundation Day occasion.
Ambition for Uttarakhand
Dhami said the state aspires to become the finest state in India. He presented that goal alongside the commitment to honour the sacrifices made during the movement for Uttarakhand.
For residents, the message links the annual Foundation Day remembrance with the state’s broader development ambition. It also sets out the government’s stated responsibility to pursue progress while keeping the dreams of the statehood movement in focus.
No specific new scheme, deadline or implementation measure was announced in the remarks provided. The immediate message was a tribute to the movement’s martyrs and activists, along with a reaffirmation of the goal of building a stronger Uttarakhand.
Conclusion
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami used Uttarakhand’s State Foundation Day to honour those who sacrificed for statehood, remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee and reaffirm his government’s aim of making Uttarakhand India’s finest state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who paid tribute on Uttarakhand’s State Foundation Day?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the martyrs and activists associated with the statehood movement.
Q. Where were Dhami’s remarks made?
The remarks were made in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Q. Whom did Dhami remember in connection with Uttarakhand’s formation?
Dhami fondly remembered former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, during whose tenure he said Uttarakhand was formed.
Q. What did Dhami say about the statehood activists?
He said the activists made the ultimate sacrifice to secure the state of Uttarakhand.
Q. What is Dhami’s stated vision for Uttarakhand?
He said the government aims to build an Uttarakhand that fulfils the dreams of those who fought for its creation and to make it the finest state in India.
