KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has welcomed Sonia Gandhi’s assessment following the release of her book, saying social justice, public welfare and the concerns of several groups have been pushed into the background. His remarks were made in Dehradun in a video circulated on social media.
Dehradun
Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has urged the state government to meet a group he says is being overworked and poorly paid. Speaking in Dehradun, Rawat called it his moral duty to raise their demand and sought an assurance that their wages would be increased.
Dehradun
Congress leader Harish Rawat has supported Anganwadi workers protesting at Gandhi Park in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The workers are seeking an increase in their wages along with other demands, bringing attention to their ongoing appeal for improved financial support and the administration’s response to their protest.
Haridwar
Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat and Congress workers protested at Hotel Alaknanda’s ghat in Haridwar against the state government’s decision to lease the GMVN property for 90 years. Congress demanded that the decision be withdrawn and warned of a wider agitation over the use of public assets.
Haridwar
Speaking in Haridwar, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat criticised Pakistan over terrorism in Kashmir while responding to remarks by Farooq Abdullah. Rawat said India’s development resources are being diverted to security duties, but insisted that internal security cannot be compromised and remains as important as border security.
Dehradun
Congress leader Harish Rawat has confirmed that he will participate in the Nyay Yatra in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. In a video, he said people in the state are distressed by inflation, deteriorating infrastructure and the Ankita Bhandari murder case, placing these issues at the centre of the political campaign.
Dehradun
A case has been registered at Dehradun’s Cantt Police Station against former Chief Minister Harish Rawat, PCC president Ganesh Godiyal, Harak Singh Rawat, Pritam Singh and around 30 other Congress leaders. The case follows a Congress protest outside Lok Bhavan against Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor.
Kashipur
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat apologised to Kashipur residents after claiming his Jan Samvad Yatra caused inconvenience and faced resistance from the government. He said the next visit would be organised without informing the BJP or publicly announcing the schedule, allowing him to meet local people directly.
Haldwani
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said in Haldwani that he had been summoned by Congress leadership and would travel to Delhi to meet KC Venugopal. The development follows reports that the party’s high command objected to Rawat’s Uttarakhand yatra and advised him to follow the Congress line.
Others
Congress MP Kumari Selja said she had written to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat and would hear his explanation about the yatra before any further decision.
Others
Congress vice-president Suryakant Dhasmana said the letter reflects the party’s hope that Harish Rawat will guide its leadership before the elections.
Others
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said in Udham Singh Nagar that he began his Jan Samvad Yatra to thank people for their support and blessings.
Dehradun
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat is proceeding with his Dhanyawad evam Jansamvad Yatra from Jaspur to Haldwani despite objections from the Congress high command. The dispute has exposed widening differences within the state unit, with Rawat’s supporters defending the campaign while rival factions fear it could hurt election preparations.
Dehradun
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said the Enforcement Directorate sought documents related to his assets during questioning in Dehradun. He said he brought his wife’s passbook, a -office passbook and details of some personal assets, while the agency also requested additional information.
Dehradun
Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat appeared at the Enforcement Directorate’s Dehradun office on Saturday in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the 2016 VPDO recruitment examination. After questioning that lasted about 4 hours, Rawat accused the ruling government of political vendetta, while BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt criticised his conduct.
Dehradun
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Dehradun for questioning in a 2016 recruitment case. Rawat said he was not worried about himself but expressed concern for the country and society, alleging that the action reflected a vindictive mindset.
