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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami to meet UP CM Yogi Adityanath over resolution of residual assets and liabilities
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reviewed the pending cases related to residual assets and liabilities between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat, CM Dhami instructed officials to expedite the resolution process for cases where consensus has already been achieved in earlier discussions. He also announced plans to hold a meeting soon with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to address outstanding issues between the two states. CM Dhami mentioned that after the last meeting of the Chief Ministers of both states, water sports have been allowed in the reservoirs/canals located in District Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar. He highlighted that the Irrigation Department of Uttar Pradesh has paid Rs 57.87 crore in the form of electricity bills. Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Corporation has paid Rs 3.98 crore to Uttarakhand Fisheries Development Agency. The CM added that partial payment of liabilities to Forest Development Corporation, Uttarakhand, has been made. The remaining amount of Parivan Nigam has been paid. It has been decided to dispose of the assets of the Housing Development Council under the Housing Department. Earlier today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt, the newly elected state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), at his official residence in Dehradun. Chief Minister Dhami congratulated Bhatt and extended best wishes for his second term as the state BJP chief. State General Secretary (Organisation) Ajaey Kumar was also present on the occasion. Earlier on July 1, Mahendra Bhatt expressed gratitude to the central BJP leadership and Chief Minister Dhami upon being re-elected as Uttarakhand BJP president. Speaking to ANI, Mahendra Bhatt emphasised that the party's focus will be on winning the upcoming Panchayat elections and State Assembly polls. Bhatt has been serving as the state BJP president since July 30, 2022. His re-election marks his second consecutive term in the role. (ANI)
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes newly elected BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt
Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes newly elected BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt (ANI Image) DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday welcomed Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt, the newly elected state president of the bharatiya janata party (BJP), at his official residence in Dehradun. Chief minister Dhami congratulated Bhatt and extended best wishes for his second term as the state BJP chief. State General Secretary (Organisation) Ajaey Kumar was also present on the occasion. Earlier on July 1, Mahendra Bhatt expressed gratitude to the central BJP leadership and chief minister Dhami upon being re-elected as Uttarakhand BJP president. Speaking to ANI, Mahendra Bhatt emphasised that the party's focus will be on winning the upcoming Panchayat elections and State Assembly polls. Bhatt has been serving as the state BJP president since July 30, 2022. His re-election marks his second consecutive term in the role. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually addressed the Shrimad Bhagwat Saptaah Gyan Yagna-Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, organised by the Jagdish Swaroop Vidyanand Ashram Trust at Bhimgoda, Haridwar, from his residence on Tuesday. Addressing the event, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that both the congregation of saints and Hari Katha are rare and both are obtained only by good fortune. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar "Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran is not an ordinary text but is the embodiment of the divine words of Shri Krishna himself. In this, an excellent description of the four purusharthas of devotion, knowledge, detachment and religion is found," he said. CM Dhami said that in today's era, when people are mentally and spiritually disturbed in the race for materialism, at such a time, listening to the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha shows us the path to inner peace, solutions, and self-realisation. Meanwhile, on June 30, Dhami participated in the Space Technology and Applications Conference 2025. The event focused on the role of Himalayan states in building a Developed India by 2047. ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan was present as the Chief Guest. Welcoming scientists and participants from across the country, the chief minister said that this conference will be a milestone in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mahendra Bhatt re-elected as U'khand BJP chief for second term
1 2 3 Dehradun: Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt was re-elected unopposed as president of the BJP's Uttarakhand unit on Tuesday, becoming the first leader in the party's 25-year organisational history in the state to serve two consecutive terms. The announcement was made by central election officer Harsh Malhotra during the party's state council meeting held in Dehradun, where chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, state in-charge Dushyant Gautam, and other senior party leaders, were present. Bhatt had first taken charge as state BJP president in 2022, succeeding Madan Kaushik. His re-election was anticipated, as he was the sole nominee for the post. Expressing gratitude, Bhatt said he was honoured by the continued trust placed in him and vowed to strengthen the party's grassroots network and electoral preparedness in the state. "I extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the senior leaders, party workers, and council members for this opportunity," he said. During the occasion, eight senior party leaders – including former chief ministers Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Trivendra Singh Rawat, and Tirath Singh Rawat – were named to the BJP's national council. Party members view Bhatt's continued leadership as a strategic move towards ensuring stability and experienced leadership for the organisation ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Heartfelt gratitude to central leadership, CM Dhami": BJP MP Mahendra Bhatt on being re-elected as Uttarakhand BJP chief
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Mahendra Bhatt expressed gratitude to the BJP's central leadership and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on being re-elected as Uttarakhand BJP president. Speaking to ANI, Mahendra Bhatt emphasised that party's focus will be on winning the upcoming Panchayat elections and State Assembly polls. BJP MP Mahendra Bhatt has been re-elected as Uttarakhand BJP for the second time in row. He has been holding the position of state BJP chief since July 30, 2022. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday virtually addressed the Shrimad Bhagwat Saptaah Gyan Yagna-Shrimad Bhagwat Katha organised by Jagdish Swaroop Vidyanand Ashram Trust at Bhimgoda, Haridwar, from his residence. Addressing the event, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that both the congregation of saints and Hari Katha are rare and both are obtained only by good fortune. 'Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran is not an ordinary text but is the embodiment of the divine words of Shri Krishna himself. In this, an excellent description of the four purusharthas of devotion, knowledge, detachment and religion is found,' he said. CM Dhami said that in today's era, when man is mentally and spiritually disturbed in the race of materialism, at such a time, listening to the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha shows us the path of inner peace, solutions and self-realisation. (ANI)
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Its house in order, BJP retains Uttarakhand chief: Who is Mahendra Bhatt?
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt was re-elected as the party's Uttarakhand state president on Tuesday, becoming the only leader to hold the post twice. A native of Chamoli in the Garhwal region, Bhatt is a two-time MLA. The decision to retain him signals the BJP's intent to strike a social and regional balance in a state where Brahmins and Thakurs collectively make up 60% of the population. While Bhatt is a Brahmin, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami belongs to the Thakur community. Bhatt's reappointment also continues the BJP's trend of appointing Brahmins as state chiefs. Before him, Madan Kaushik, another Brahmin from Garhwal, was at the helm of the state unit. Kaushik's predecessor Bansidhar Bhagat was also a Brahmin, but from the Kumaon region. Bhatt's re-election indicates there is almost no concern in the state BJP about anti-incumbency after consecutive Assembly poll victories in 2017 and 2022 and that the party is in calm waters ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. 'Bhatt has helped the BJP win all elections in the state. He has been able to carve a direction for the organisation and hence his nomination was endorsed by all senior leaders of the party,' Dhami said after the senior leader filed his nomination on Monday. Though leaders such as Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal were seen to be in the running, Bhatt was the only leader to file his nomination. However, his next tenure won't be without challenges. The party's relationship with communities in the hills took a hit after Prem Chand Aggarwal made 'objectionable remarks' about Paharis (residents of the hill areas) in March, triggering widespread protests and forcing him to step down as finance minister. Bhatt's immediate challenge will be to repair any lingering animus in the hill communities and steer the party through the panchayat elections scheduled for next month. In the last urban local polls, held in January across 89 local bodies, the BJP won 32 while the Congress secured victory in 27. In the municipal council elections, the Congress marginally performed better, winning 14 chairperson posts as against the BJP's 13. Close ties with Sangh Bhatt made his foray into politics in 1991 with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the RSS's student wing, and served as the state secretary of the Uttaranchal Yuva Morcha in undivided Uttar Pradesh. He spent 15 days in jail during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement as well as the Uttarakhand statehood movement. After Uttarakhand was carved out in 2000, Bhatt became the general secretary of the Yuva Morcha. In Uttarakhand's first Assembly election in 2002, he successfully contested from Nandprayag against the Congress's Satendra Bartwal. Five years later, he unsuccessfully contested from Badrinath. Having skipped the 2012 elections, he finally won from Badrinath in 2017. However, he lost the seat to the Congress's Rajendra Singh Bhandari in 2022 and was made a Rajya Sabha MP two years later. 'Bhatt comes from a humble background and steadily rose through the ranks. He enjoys a good relationship with Dhami and also with the BJP as well as the RSS, which made him a good fit to lead the party in Uttarakhand. His appointment also helps the party balance social and regional aspects,' said a senior leader who has known Bhatt since his ABVP days. Bhatt's re-election also shows the BJP's continued faith in him following the party's electoral victories after he took over just after the 2022 Assembly elections. Last year, the BJP won all five Lok Sabha seats in the state, but lost the Manglaur and Badrinath Assembly bypolls that July (the party improved its performance in Manglaur). Under Bhatt, the party also put up an impressive performance in the recent mayoral polls, winning 10 of the 11 seats.
