New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s 25th Foundation Day, praising its progress and rich natural heritage.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Uttarakhand, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all my brothers and sisters of the state. Nestled in the lap of nature, this divine land is today gaining a new pace of progress in every field along with tourism.” He added that he prays for the “happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health of the humble, hardworking, and divine-like people of Uttarakhand.”

Uttarakhand, often referred to as Devbhoomi (the land of Gods), was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, becoming the

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