Hans News Service Dehradun

Thefoundation laid by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under whom Uttarakhand became a separate state, now finds the strength of PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, which drives the state toward prosperity and self-reliance, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday.

In a social media post on Tuesday, Dhami thanked Modi who had extended greetings on the occasion of Uttarakhand’s foundation day a day before.

Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, as the 27th state of India.

“I am sharing the unprecedented work and achievements accomplished in the realms of development and public welfare in ‘Devbhoomi’ Uttarakhand, under the guidance and support of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Dhami said.

“Today, Uttarakhand is establishing its identity as an excellent tourism destination, an industry-friendly state, and a rapidly growing economy. This ‘new’ Uttarakhand is paving the path toward the welfare and progress of every section of society,” he said. In the letter, Dhami wrote that reading the message from the PM, he sensed not merely “the greetings of a prime minister, but the sentiments of a deeply sensitive individual who shares a profound bond with the soil of Uttarakhand”.

“The warmth expressed in your words has conveyed to every citizen of the state that, for you, Uttarakhand is not just another state in India, but a sacred land—one deeply intertwined with emotions, spiritual consciousness, and personal bonds. On behalf of all the people of the state, I express my deepest, heartfelt gratitude for this affectionate message,” wrote Dhami.

The chief minister said that the creation of Uttarakhand was the culmination of a long-drawn-out public struggle, countless sacrifices, and the aspirations of the people.