Dehradun: Amidst the 2027 assembly elections in Uttarakhand, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah gave an edge to the BJP’s election campaign from the parade ground in Dehradun. In a huge public meeting held on the occasion of the completion of 26 years of the state’s establishment, Amit Shah made sharp political attacks on the Congress, Rahul Gandhi and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat. At the same time, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s working style and the development works being done in the state were highly appreciated.
In his address, Amit Shah also made clear the goal of BJP’s next political battle in Uttarakhand. He tried to fill the electoral enthusiasm among the workers by giving the slogan ’65 Par this time’.
During Amit Shah’s visit on the occasion of the completion of 26 years of the establishment of the state, Uttarakhand was given a gift of various development projects worth Rs 1,475.31 crore. These projects were inaugurated and the foundation stone was laid with the aim of speeding up the development works in the state.
In the public meeting, Amit Shah targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the special in-depth revision (SIR) of the voter list. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi is constantly trying to spread a false narrative about SIR. Shah questioned the public whether the intruders should be taken out in the country or not. He said that the government will not make any compromise in terms of security of the country and the work of removing the intruders will continue.
The Union Home Minister also attacked the Congress on the issue of national security and border security. He alleged that under the Congress regime, China used to infiltrate within the Indian border, while the then government remained a silent spectator. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s security system has been strengthened and today no one has the courage to look at India’s sovereignty.
Amit Shah also targeted former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat in his speech. Questioning the tenure of the Congress government, he asked what did the Congress do for the development of Uttarakhand while in power in the state?
Referring to the sting operation that came to light during Harish Rawat’s tenure, Shah took a jibe. He said that the whole world has seen what was happening in the secretariat at that time. He also took a dig at the Congress over the issue of school holidays on Friday.
He also praised the functioning of the BJP governments while referring to the tenure of former chief ministers Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
During the public meeting, Amit Shah especially praised the working style of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Sharing the story related to the investment target of one lakh crore rupees, he said that when Dhami had set a target of investment of one lakh crore rupees in Uttarakhand, then he had a little doubt about this figure.
After this, he himself spoke to the Chief Secretary of the state on the phone and learned about this investment scheme. When the Chief Secretary confirmed the full outline and figures of the scheme, his doubts were dispelled.
Shah said that the way Chief Minister Dhami has worked on investment and development in the state, he has full confidence in his efficiency.
Before Amit Shah, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the public meeting. In his speech, he referred to the Ankita Bhandari murder and said that his government took strict action in this case and sentenced the culprits to life imprisonment.
Amit Shah in his address while bowing to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. He recalled the struggle of the Uttarakhand state movement and the sacrifice of the agitators. Expressing gratitude to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he said that Atal ji created the state of Uttarakhand and work is being done to beautize it under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Referring to the resolution of a developed India by the year 2047, he said that Uttarakhand will also play an important role in achieving the goal of a developed India.
A short film showcasing the state’s development journey was screened during the event. On the occasion, renowned folk singer Narendra Singh Negi and actor Hemant Pandey were conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The State Foundation Day celebrations were selected to honour personalities who have made remarkable contributions in various fields. The prominent names included in the list are as follows:
• Late Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri – Governmental and Political Area
• Dr. Jeevan Singh Titiyal – Medicine
• Ekta Bisht – Game
• Manmohan Bhardwaj – Entrepreneurship
• Himani Shivpuri – Film world
• Vandana Kataria – Sports
• Ankita Dhyani – Game
• Hema Negi Karasi – Folk Jagar singer
• Dr. Girish Ranjan Tiwari – Education and Journalism
• Anita Thapliyal Sharma – Social Sector
• Suresh Bhai – Environment
• Reshma Shah – Folk singer
• Kapil Pokhria – Sports
• Nikita Chand – Game
• Kashmir Singh – Social Sector
