Holi festival is a symbol of love, harmony and unity – Chief Minister

Mahesh Dhoundiyal – Delhi

Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the traditional Holi Milan ceremony organized at the official residence of Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Shri Ajay Tamta in New Delhi. On this occasion, while wishing Holi to everyone, he said that Holi festival is a symbol of love, harmony and mutual unity. The festival of Holi also strengthens cultural unity and harmony in our society.

The Chief Minister said that Holi is not only a festival of colors, but it also intensifies social interaction and transmits positive energy. This festival inspires us to forget mutual discrimination and bind ourselves in the thread of unity. The traditional baithiki and khadi Holi of Uttarakhand are symbols of our rich cultural heritage, which gives the message of love and harmony in the society.

Uttarakhand is setting new dimensions of progress

Referring to the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has described the third decade of the 21st century as the decade of Uttarakhand. The state government is moving ahead on the path of development with this resolve. He said that the achievement of Uttarakhand getting the highest ranking in the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Report 2023-24 of NITI Aayog is the result of the dedicated efforts of the state government, which shows that Uttarakhand is touching new heights of development.

Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code.

The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code. Describing it as a major reform towards equality and justice in the society, he said that it is in line with the expectations of the public. There was a discussion on this for a long time, and now Uttarakhand has set an example for other states of the country by implementing it.

He said that this occasion is historic not only for Uttarakhand but also for the whole of India. To establish equality in the society in Uttarakhand, the Uniform Civil Code has come into force. He said that by implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, the State Government is honoring the Constitution maker Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. A true tribute has been paid to all the members of the Constituent Assembly including Ambedkar.

The Chief Minister said that due to UCC, the constitutional and civil rights of every citizen in the state have become equal. Along with this, women of all religions also have equal rights.