Reg No. - CHHBIL/2010/41479ISSN - 2582-919X
Amit Shah Unveils ₹1,475 Crore in Projects at Uttarakhand Rajya Utsav, 15 Honoured
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomes Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at the Uttarakhand Rajya Utsav at Parade Ground in Dehradun on Friday, 6 November 2026. Photo credit — Uttarakhand Information and Public Relations Department.
Former Chief Minister B. C. Khanduri was among those recognised with the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman at the Dehradun celebrations, held ahead of the state’s 26th anniversary.
Key Highlights
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated projects and laid foundation stones for new works worth a combined ₹1,475.31 crore.
- Fifteen people, including former Chief Minister B. C. Khanduri, were honoured with the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman 2026.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Shah at Parade Ground in Dehradun with gifts reflecting Uttarakhand’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Dehradun: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated development projects and laid foundation stones for new works worth a combined ₹1,475.31 crore at the Uttarakhand Rajya Utsav on Friday, 6 November 2026. The ceremony at Parade Ground also recognised 15 people for their contributions to the state, with former Chief Minister B. C. Khanduri among those honoured with the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman.
Dhami Highlights Connectivity and Local Livelihoods
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami used his address to discuss how better connectivity, tourism, industry and self-employment could support Uttarakhand’s development. He also described the award of the President’s Colour to the Uttarakhand Police as a matter of pride for the state.
Dhami welcomed Shah on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand. Among the gifts he presented were a traditional Uttarakhand cap, a shawl and a gangajali, a vessel for holding water from the Ganga. He also presented a memento depicting Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean in Hindu tradition.
Shah Recalls the Campaign for Statehood
Addressing the gathering, Shah recalled the decades-long campaign for a separate state and credited former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government with fulfilling that demand. Uttarakhand came into existence on 9 November 2000. The Rajya Utsav ceremony took place three days before the 26th anniversary of its formation.
B. C. Khanduri Among 15 Honoured with Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman
The Rajya Utsav ceremony recognised 15 people for their contributions to Uttarakhand. Former Chief Minister Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri was posthumously conferred the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman 2026. The awards recognised distinguished service across several fields, including social service and the state’s development.
Amit Shah Inaugurates Projects and Lays Foundation Stones for Works Worth ₹1,475.31 Crore
At the Uttarakhand Rajya Utsav, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated development projects and laid foundation stones for new works with a combined value of ₹1,475.31 crore. The state government said closer coordination between the Centre and the state under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership was helping speed up development work across Uttarakhand.
Dhami Likens Shah’s Commitment to National Unity to Sardar Patel’s
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah in his address, likening his commitment to India’s unity and integrity to that of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Dhami singled out the abrogation of Article 370, the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the introduction of three new criminal laws. He said the CAA opened a path to Indian citizenship for eligible people fleeing religious persecution. In Dhami’s view, these measures had helped strengthen national unity, internal security and the criminal justice system.
Centre–State Coordination Has Accelerated Uttarakhand’s Development, Says Dhami
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said closer coordination between the Centre and the state under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership had accelerated development work in Uttarakhand. He said his government was working to extend the benefits of development to every part of the state and improve access to public services.
Dhami also accused some opposition parties of spreading rumours, misleading young people and encouraging violence for political gain.
Opposition Questions Constitutional Institutions After Electoral Defeats, Says Dhami
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami accused opposition parties of questioning constitutional institutions when election results went against them. He said those parties accepted the electoral system when they won but questioned it after a defeat.
Dhami said voters’ decisions were paramount in a democracy and that every political party had a responsibility to respect the mandate. He added that winning and losing were both part of the democratic process and that parties should accept either outcome.
Dhami Questions Congress Silence Over Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks on Ajit Doval
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, whom he described as a son of Uttarakhand devoted to the country’s security. He questioned why Uttarakhand Congress leaders had remained silent and suggested their silence amounted to agreement with Gandhi’s remarks.
Speaking at the Rajya Utsav, Dhami placed national security and the country’s honour alongside Uttarakhand’s cultural identity and development as issues that mattered to the state.
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