Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s Foundation Day, praising its spiritual heritage, natural beauty and development achievements.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister described Uttarakhand as a land blessed with spiritual richness, scenic mountain landscapes, sacred rivers and the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
“My heartfelt wishes to all the residents of the state on Uttarakhand Foundation Day,” PM Modi said.
Highlighting the state’s cultural and religious significance, he said Uttarakhand had a distinct identity rooted in its rich heritage and spiritual traditions.
The Prime Minister also credited the state’s people for its progress, saying their hard work, talent and progressive outlook had helped Uttarakhand achieve new milestones across various sectors.
“Through the active participation of the state’s hardworking, talented and progressive people, Uttarakhand is today reaching new heights of development in every field,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the state’s future, PM Modi said Uttarakhand would continue to make rapid progress. He also wished its residents happiness, peace and prosperity.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended greetings to the people of Uttarakhand, highlighting its natural beauty, folk culture, spiritual heritage and tradition of valour.
In a post on X, Adityanath said the state continued to enrich the country’s cultural consciousness through its natural and spiritual heritage.
He also said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi and the leadership of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state was setting new benchmarks in development.
Uttarakhand Foundation Day is observed every year on November 9 to mark the state’s formation in 2000. It was carved out of Uttar Pradesh following a long-standing demand for a separate state and became the 27th state of India, with Dehradun as its capital.
Located in the Himalayan region, Uttarakhand is popularly known as ‘Devbhoomi’ or the Land of the Gods. It is home to four major pilgrimage sites — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — collectively known as the Char Dham.
(IANS Inputs)
