CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Unveils 11-Foot Hanuman Statue in Banbasa, Announces Renaming of Patni Tiraha as Hanuman Chowk
Flags off Nasha Mukti Sadbhavana Run; urges youth to stay away from drugs and contribute to a healthy, stronger Uttarakhand
Champawat/Banbasa: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday unveiled an approximately 11-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman at Patni Tiraha in Banbasa, Champawat district. On the occasion, he announced that Patni Tiraha would be renamed ‘Hanuman Chowk’. The Chief Minister also flagged off the Nasha Mukti Sadbhavana Run, organised to promote the vision of a drug-free Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, and called upon young people to adopt a healthy lifestyle and actively contribute to building a drug-free society.
CM Flags Off Drug-Free Awareness Run
The Chief Minister arrived at the NHPC helipad in Banbasa as part of his scheduled visit. Senior administrative officials and public representatives welcomed him with bouquets and traditional cotton garlands.
Dhami subsequently participated in the Nasha Mukti Sadbhavana Run and flagged off the race involving young boys and girls. He urged the youth to recognise the harmful effects of substance abuse, maintain a healthy lifestyle and play an active role in creating a drug-free society.
He emphasised that the energy and participation of young people are essential to the state’s future and called for collective efforts to protect the younger generation from addiction.
11-Foot Hanuman Statue Unveiled at Patni Tiraha
The Chief Minister offered prayers at Patni Tiraha in Banbasa amid Vedic chants and traditional rituals before unveiling the approximately 11-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman.
He also participated in the Sundarkand recitation held during the event. Devotional songs presented by the Jai Shri Ram Kirtan Mandal created a spiritual atmosphere.
On the occasion, Dhami announced that Patni Tiraha would be renamed Hanuman Chowk.
Extending his greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on Navratri and Dussehra, the Chief Minister prayed for everyone’s happiness, prosperity and well-being. He also acknowledged the contribution of women, describing their participation as an important pillar of the state’s progress and development.
Government Working Towards the Vision of a Developed India
Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the state government was continuously working towards fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
He said the government was committed to implementing the objectives of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative, providing equal opportunities to young people and accelerating the overall development of Uttarakhand.
The Chief Minister emphasised the need to ensure that young people have adequate opportunities to progress and that every section of society benefits from the state’s development initiatives.
Welfare of Soldiers and Their Families Remains a Priority
Describing Uttarakhand as Devbhoomi, Veerbhoomi and Sainyabhoomi, Dhami said the state government remained committed to the welfare of soldiers serving the nation and their families.
He stated that honouring soldiers, safeguarding their families’ interests and carrying forward Uttarakhand’s proud military traditions were among the government’s key priorities.
Anti-Encroachment Action and Transparent Recruitment
Highlighting the government’s achievements, Dhami said action had been taken against illegal encroachments on government and public land, resulting in hundreds of acres being freed from encroachment.
He also said the effective implementation of the state’s stringent anti-cheating law had helped ensure greater transparency in recruitment examinations. According to the Chief Minister, more than 33,000 young people had secured government jobs on the basis of merit.
Dhami reiterated that the government was committed to making Uttarakhand a leading state in development, good governance and employment generation. He said efforts to sustain the state’s development momentum and create opportunities for young people would continue.
CM Distributes Prasad, Interacts with Residents
At the conclusion of the programme, the Chief Minister distributed prasad among devotees and members of the public. He interacted with local residents, enquired about their well-being and sought the blessings of elderly people.
Those present included Minister of State Hema Joshi and Kiran Devi, BJP district in-charge Gunjan Sukhija, District Magistrate Manish Kumar, Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav, Chief Development Officer Ajay Singh, Purnagiri Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pramod Kumar, public representatives, departmental officials and a large number of local residents.
