Rajnath Singh calls Uttarakhand a center of faith, praises Dhami on UCC

March 22, 2026

Haldwani: Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing a public meeting in Haldwani, described Uttarakhand as a center of faith, spirituality, and culture. He said that every particle of Devbhoomi gives new energy to the spiritual consciousness of the country. This land has been a place of penance for sages and saints for centuries, and its tradition of knowledge and values ​​guides the entire country.

Emphasis on the spiritual identity of Devbhoomi
Rajnath Singh said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state government is working to preserve and promote these heritage sites. He said that the BJP has rapidly led Uttarakhand on a path of development over the past nine years, with the last four years being particularly significant.

Praised Dhami for implementing the UCC
The Defense Minister said that the Bharatiya Jana Sangh’s dream was to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This dream of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Deendayal Upadhyaya has been realized in Uttarakhand. He said that by taking the initiative in this direction, Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a bold and visionary step.

Balance of Development and Heritage
He said that the state is witnessing a beautiful confluence of spirituality and modernity. Remarkable work has been done in the areas of infrastructure, tourism, employment, and women’s empowerment.

Amazed at Uttarakhand’s rapid progress
Recalling the time of Uttarakhand’s formation, Rajnath Singh said that at that time there was a lack of resources and many questions regarding development. But the speed at which the state is progressing today is amazing.