Dehradun: Marking the silver jubilee of Uttarakhand’s formation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the state’s remarkable journey of growth and transformation. Speaking at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Modi praised the “double-engine” government with the Bharatiya Janata Party in power both at the Centre and in the state for propelling Uttarakhand to new heights.

Donning a traditional pahari cap and sprinkling his speech with Garhwali and Kumaoni phrases, Modi reflected on his enduring connection with Uttarakhand. He recounted how he was inspired during his spiritual visits to the state by the resilience and determination of its people. “When I conducted Baba Kedar darshan, I said this decade belonged to Uttarakhand. This was not just a casual utterance when I s

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