'True leadership is possible only by connecting with public': CM Dhami
HARIDWAR (UTTARAKHAND):
Uttarakhand chief minister
Pushkar Singh Dhami
took part in a roadshow and Jan Samvad programme in Libbarheri, Haridwar district, reaffirming that his political approach is grounded in his strong connection with the people and the land.
During the visit, CM Dhami addressed the public from the stage and also drove a tractor, expressing his gratitude towards the state's farmers.
According to the release statement, the chief minister stepped down from the traditional stage and took over the tractor's steering, and a wave of enthusiasm rippled through the crowd.
"Farmers are the backbone of our country." CM Dhami remarked. "When I drive a tractor, it is not just a drive but a small effort to salute the hard work of our Annadata brothers.
This scene made it clear that the Chief Minister's leadership is not limited to schemes and announcements; getting down on the ground and becoming a participant is an integral part of his style," he added.
The primary purpose of CM Dhami's visit to Libbarheri was to thank the public for their support of the recently implemented
Uniform Civil Code
(UCC) in Uttarakhand and to convey the importance of this historic law to the public. "UCC is neither against any religion nor any class.
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It is the basic foundation of equality, justice and transparency. This is the same dream that Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar had seen at the time of drafting the Constitution. This law will prove to be a milestone in the direction of unity, brotherhood and equal rights of citizens of the state," Dhami said.
During the program, the chief minister also mentioned various public welfare schemes of the state government, which include technical training for modern farming for farmers, startup schemes for young entrepreneurs, expansion of irrigation facilities, and upgradation of roads and health services.
He said, "Our goal is not just to do development but to take development to every village and every person."
This visit to Libbarheri proved that chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership is not limited to administrative boundaries. He is a public leader who not only listens but also participates on the ground. Be it a tractor ride or a public dialogue on the Uniform Civil Code, every aspect shows that Uttarakhand is moving towards a new era, where development and sensitivity go hand in hand.
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