Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was today felicitated by the Saint community at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj for implementing Uniform Civil Code in Uttarkhand.
CM Dhami was attending a programme ‘Samanta Ke Saath Samrasta’ at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing the gathering, CM Dhami expressed his gratitude for the blessings of saints on the sacred land of Triveni and Mahakumbh.
“The implementation of UCC is a significant step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India. The honour bestowed upon me by the saints is recognition of every citizen of Uttarakhand,” he said.
Dhami also highlighted his government’s commitment to UCC, recalling the promise made during the 2022 Assembly elections.
He noted that the decision was formalized in the first cabinet meeting of his Government, with a dedicated committee established to oversee its implementation.
With this implementation Uttarakhand has become first state in India to do so.
Dhami also expressed confidence that UCC would soon be adopted across other States.
Prominent saints, including Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj and Swami Chidanand Muni Maharaj, lauded the Chief Minister for his vision and leadership.
They highlighted Uttarakhand’s spiritual significance and its role as a pioneer in implementing UCC.
Swami Kailashanand Giri remarked, “Despite being a small state, Uttarakhand has set an example for the entire nation.”
Swami Chidanand Muni added, “Under CM Dhami’s leadership, Uttarakhand has elevated the honour of Mother India.”
The event saw participation from prominent saints, including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Balakanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Mahant Shri Ravindrapuri Ji Maharaj and Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti.
The program underscored the historic importance of UCC and its potential to inspire similar initiatives across the country.
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