Nepal’s Far West Province delegation meets Uttarakhand CM Dhami in Dehradun

Dehradun: A ten-member delegation from Nepal’s Far West Province, led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah, met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Saturday. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen bilateral cooperation and improve relations between the neighboring regions, officials said. Sharing details on social media platform X,.

Dehradun: A ten-member delegation from Nepal’s Far West Province, led by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah, met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence on Saturday. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen bilateral cooperation and improve relations between the neighboring regions, officials said.

Sharing details on social media platform X, Dhami mentioned, “Honourable Chief Minister of Far Western Province of Nepal, Mr. Kamal Bahadur Shah, met with ministers and officials at the government residence. During the meeting, we discussed various contemporary issues concerning India and Nepal.”

Emphasizing the strong cultural and social bonds between India and Nepal, Dhami said, “There is a deep connection between the people of both countries across cultural, religious, and social dimensions. Our traditions, customs, language, cuisine, and lifestyles share many similarities, which have fostered mutual trust and bonding over the years. Therefore, the relationship between India and Nepal is not just political or geographical—it is also deeply emotional and cultural.”

Earlier, Dhami attended the Kedarnath Dham portal opening ceremony, where he distributed prasad to devotees at the Mukhya Sevak Bhandara organized at Kedarnath. He also announced that the Badrinath temple will open on May 4.

He stated, “The state government is fully prepared to welcome pilgrims from across the country. We closely monitor the pilgrimage activities at every level, and basic facilities along the routes have been established. The Char Dham Yatra is vital for the state’s economy, providing livelihood to millions.”

Dhami further assured that the government aims to keep the Char Dham Yatra ongoing throughout the year, with winter pilgrimage also now underway.