Overview
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, joined by Union MoS Ajay Tamta, formally opened the Maa Purnagiri Fair at Thuligad and offered prayers at the shrine.
- Dhami reported that first‑phase works of the Sharda Corridor worth about ₹179 crore have begun, the roughly ₹430 crore Goljyu Corridor is advancing, and a ₹238 crore ISBT at Tanakpur is under construction.
- He said pilgrim convenience remains a priority with planned upgrades to parking, drinking water and crowd management, alongside ongoing temple restoration across Kedarkhand and Manaskhand.
- The Chief Minister took part in Holi Milan events, including in Khatima, joining traditional Kumaoni, classical and Tharu Holi singing, with media reporting large crowds throughout the Champawat tour.
- He criticized the Congress over what he called appeasement politics and pledged firm decisions to protect Devbhoomi’s cultural identity while advancing development.