New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday congratulated the people of Uttarakhand on the silver jubilee of the state’s foundation day, praising its “unparalleled contributions” to the nation’s “glorious spiritual and cultural journey”.

Uttarakhand, often referred to as Devbhoomi (the land of Gods), was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, becoming the 27th state of India.

As Uttarakhand celebrates 25 years of its formation, the day stands as a tribute to its journey from a people’s movement to a model of balanced development, faith, and modernity.

In a post on X, President Murmu said, “On this historic occasion of the silver jubilee of the state’s formation, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the heroic Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.”

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