Union Home Minister’s Endorsement of CM Dhami’s Working Style
RUDRAPUR: In a rare and powerful public gesture, Union Home Minister Amit Shah heaped praise on Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, referring to him repeatedly as a “brother,” “popular,” and “successful” leader. This wasn’t just ceremonial appreciation—it was a strong signal of personal confidence and institutional backing from the Centre.
Revisiting 2023’s ‘Parakram’ Moment
Shah shared details of a private discussion from 2023, bringing it into the public domain during his speech—a symbolic move that underlines:
Continuous central monitoring of CM Dhami’s leadership.
The transition from discussion to action being acknowledged as true ‘Parakram’ (valor).
This rare disclosure suggested that Uttarakhand’s governance is not just active but aligned with central expectations.
Turning Vision into Reality: Investment Grounding
One of the strongest validations came when Amit Shah highlighted the 30% realization rate of investment proposals, calling it a “huge achievement”—especially given the logistical and geographical challenges of a hill state. This figure outperforms the national average, further strengthening Uttarakhand’s economic narrative.
Key metrics:
₹1 lakh crore worth of investments landed on the ground
Over 81,000 local jobs created
Policy emphasis on industrial growth with environmental sustainability
Policy Praise and National Branding
The Union Home Minister didn’t just stop at praise—he endorsed and promoted the Dhami government’s policies, calling them exemplary for other states.
He credited three key governance pillars:
Transparency
Rapid implementation
Foresight
With this, Shah subtly branded the “Uttarakhand Model” as a potential template for national emulation, thus offering the state branding at the highest political level.
Investment Amidst Geographic Challenges
Shah’s comment—“Bringing investment to hilly states is as difficult as climbing a mountain”—not only acknowledged Uttarakhand’s topographical challenges but also highlighted the exceptional efforts made by the Dhami government to overcome them.
Amit Shah’s speech wasn’t just an address—it was a public endorsement of the Uttarakhand growth story and a testament to Centre–state synergy. For CM Dhami, it marked not only a moment of recognition but a strong mandate to continue Uttarakhand’s transformation with even greater speed, scale, and trust.
