Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Kedarnath Rawal, reviews Yatra preparations

April 2, 2026

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the Rawal of Shri Kedarnath Dham, Shri Shri Shri 1008 Bhimashankar Ling, on Thursday, who paid a courtesy visit and bestowed his blessings upon the CM.

On this occasion, the Rawal prayed for the divine grace of Lord Kedarnath and for the prosperity and well-being of the state.

Welcoming the Rawal, the Chief Minister shared updates on the ongoing reconstruction and development works at Kedarnath Dham. He stated that the state government is continuously working to strengthen facilities, safety, and overall arrangements for pilgrims. He also highlighted the efforts being made to ensure that the upcoming pilgrimage season is smooth and well-organised.

During the meeting, discussions were held regarding the management of Kedarnath Dham, the operation of the pilgrimage, and the necessary preparations in view of the increasing number of devotees. The Chief Minister sought Rawal’s blessings and guidance for the state’s progress and the welfare of its people.

शासकीय आवास पर श्री केदारनाथ धाम के परम पूज्य रावल श्री श्री श्री 1008 भीमाशंकर लिंग जी का स्वागत व अभिनंदन कर उनका आशीर्वाद प्राप्त किया।

इस अवसर पर उनके साथ विभिन्न आध्यात्मिक विषयों समेत श्री केदारनाथ धाम में चल रहे पुनर्निर्माण कार्यों एवं चारधाम यात्रा के संबंध में चर्चा… pic.twitter.com/MRd0sxi3ie

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) April 2, 2026

Meanwhile, earlier today, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami outlined a major crackdown under Operation Prahaar, aimed at keeping Devbhoomi safe, clean, and free from crime.

Regarding recent incidents, Dhami said, “Some incidents have occurred recently that are very unfortunate and present a challenge for us. We are committed to ending such incidents and ensuring they do not happen again. We are setting up a system for this,” stressing the government’s proactive approach.

Speaking about the crackdown, he explained, “The Police Department has launched ‘Operation Prahaar’, under which many criminals, gangsters, and those involved in professional crimes are being apprehended,” highlighting the focused action against organised crime.