Lucknow, Jan 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised the significant role of Uttarakhand’s society in the development of Uttar Pradesh and the nation.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Uttarayani Kauthik Mela 2025, organised by the Parvatiya Mahaparishad, the CM highlighted the remarkable contributions of notable figures from Uttarakhand who have brought pride to the nation.
He recalled the legacy of Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, the first CM of UP and a Bharat Ratna recipient, who also served as the Home Minister of India. He paid rich tributes to freedom fighters like Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, a former CM of UP and Narayan Dutt Tiwari, who provided visionary leadership as the CM of both UP and Uttarakhand.