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Prime Minister Modi greets people of Uttarakhand on state's Foundation Day

Praised the state's spiritual heritage and natural beauty, congratulated it for scaling new heights of development

By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar

9 November 2026, 10:26 am · 3 min read

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File Photo: Narendra Modi
File Photo: Narendra Modi
File Photo: Narendra Modi (Photo: Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India, Wikimedia Commons)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to all residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day. On this occasion, he highlighted the state's spiritual heritage, stunning natural beauty, and its journey of development.

According to an NDTV report, the Prime Minister described Uttarakhand as a divine land in a message shared on the social media platform 'X'. He stated that the state is endowed with spiritual consciousness, breathtaking natural beauty, beautiful hilly landscapes, holy rivers, and the blessings of the sacred Char Dham. The Prime Minister wrote in Hindi, "My heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the state on Uttarakhand Foundation Day."

Underscoring the state's cultural and religious significance, the Prime Minister said that our divine land is rich in spiritual consciousness and wonderful natural beauty. With its hilly vistas, holy rivers, and the sacred Char Dham, the state also possesses a distinct identity rooted in its grand cultural heritage.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged the contribution of the people of Uttarakhand to the state's development. He noted that the hard work, talent, and progressive approach of the state's people have helped it reach new heights in various sectors. He further added that through the active participation of the state's hardworking, talented, and progressive people, Uttarakhand is today scaling new heights of development in every field.

Expressing optimism about the state's future, the Prime Minister voiced confidence that Uttarakhand will continue to move rapidly on the path of progress. On this special occasion, he also wished for happiness, peace, and prosperity for all residents.

On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also congratulated the people of the state on Uttarakhand's Foundation Day. He praised the state's natural beauty, rich folk culture, spiritual heritage, and the grand tradition of bravery. In his post on 'X', Yogi Adityanath wrote that Uttarakhand is a state that continues to illuminate the nation's cultural consciousness through its unparalleled natural beauty and spiritual significance.

He further wrote that heartfelt congratulations to all on Uttarakhand's Foundation Day, as Uttarakhand continues to illuminate the nation's cultural consciousness with its unparalleled natural beauty, rich folk culture, spiritual heritage, and grand tradition of bravery. Regarding development, Chief Minister Yogi stated that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state is establishing new benchmarks of progress every day.

Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated every year on November 9.

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