Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the state government's commitment to reconstruction and redevelopment of Kedarnath Dham as the temple closed for winter season on Sunday.
As winter approaches in Uttarakhand, the sacred Panchmukhi Festival Idol of Baba Kedarnath reached the temple premises on Saturday, marking the traditional ritual before the temple doors close for the season.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the renovation and beautification works of Maa Purnagiri temple in Nagla Tarai village in Khatima.
During his visit, Dhami said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the state government is committed to the all-round development of Kedarnath Dham.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the arrangements made for the Char Dham Yatra by the state's administration, claiming that this year's Kedarnath Dham has set a new record of receiving devotees this year.
Sara Ali Khan, who is often known for her love for food and travelling, treated fans to pictures and videos from her recent visit to Kedarnath. The actress, who is a big-time foodie, gave fans a glimpse of the delicious meals she enjoyed during the trip.
CM Dhami was speaking at an event organised in Rudraprayag's Ukhimath ahead of the upcoming by-election in the Kedarnath assembly constituency. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Asha Nautiyal has been given a ticket from this seat.
Nautiyal has been nominated to contest the Kedarnath seat, as confirmed by the National General Secretary and Headquarters-in-Charge Arun Singh. The by-election will be held to fill a seat in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
According to an AICC release, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Manoj Rawat as the Congress candidate for the ensuing bye-election to
the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the 7 Kedarnath Constituency.