Uttarakhand CM Dhami’s Anti-Corruption Meeting and Hemkunt Sahib Visit

CM Dhami Chairs Meeting to Discuss Campaign Against Corruption

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting at his official residence on Thursday.

Key Directives from the Meeting

• CM Dhami directed officials to conduct the campaign against corruption more effectively.
• He asked for a detailed report of the actions taken so far in cases related to conversion.
• Dhami instructed officials to continue the verification campaign.
• He emphasized taking immediate and strict action upon receiving information about any suspicious activity or person.
• Dhami pointed out the importance of proper verification while issuing Aadhar cards and other government documents.
• Regarding property encroachment, he directed officials to continue the ongoing campaign and ensure that land made encroachment-free does not recur.

Additional Instructions

• Dhami directed officials to conduct a detailed assessment of enemy property encroachment and submit a comprehensive report.
• During a review meeting, he emphasized prioritizing local workers for construction work on government buildings.
• He instructed incorporating the state’s cultural identity and traditional mountain architecture in the design of government buildings.
• Dhami also instructed officials to bolster security arrangements in border areas and launch intensive checking campaigns to ensure safety and vigilance.

CM Dhami Visits Shri Hemkunt Sahib

In a separate event, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, accompanied by Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.), offered prayers at Gurudwara Shri Hemkunt Sahib in Rishikesh. The duo flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Shri Hemkunt Sahib Gurudwara in Chamoli district, marking the start of the annual pilgrimage season.

About Hemkunt Sahib

• Hemkund Sahib is considered to be Uttarakhand’s fifth Dham.
• This Gurudwara is one of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites.
• Hemkunt Sahib is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the globe every summer.
• The Gurudwara is situated beside a lake, and it is believed that the 10th Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, had meditated at the site.