- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Shaurya Mahotsav at Chepron village, held in honour of martyr Bhawani Dutt Joshi—an Ashok Chakra recipient for his sacrifice during Operation Blue Star.
- During the event, he inaugurated the celebration with a lamp-lighting ceremony, laid a wreath at the martyr’s memorial, and planted a sapling.
- The CM also announced the event’s elevation to State Fair status, underlining commitment to both cultural remembrance and state infrastructure reforms.
- Inauguration & Tribute:
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp.
- He laid a wreath at the memorial of Bhawani Dutt Joshi.
- A sapling was planted to mark the occasion.
- State-Level Announcement:
- The CM declared the Shaurya Mahotsav as a State Fair.
- He assured financial support for the beautification of the martyr’s memorial.
- Support for Armed Forces:
- Dhami expressed pride in attending the event, acknowledging how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has bolstered the morale of the armed forces.
- He referenced the recent anti-terror Operation Sindoor, reiterating that any terrorist attack would prompt a strong retaliatory response by the Indian Armed Forces.
- Response to Local Issues:
- Addressing the collapse of an under-construction bridge in Tharali, the CM termed it gross negligence.
- Three engineers involved have been immediately suspended.
- Martyr Families Honoured:
- Families of martyrs were felicitated, including Maheshanand (father of Satish Chandra), Vimla Devi (wife of Kripa Singh), Abhay Singh Negi (brother of Himmat Singh), and Sarojini Kotri.
- Other Dignitaries:
- Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, along with various ministers, local officials, and representatives, attended the event.
- Key attendees included Lal Batti holders Balveer Ghuniyal and Harak Singh Negi, Mela President Beeru Joshi, Lt Colonel Harish Joshi (Retd), MLA Bhupal Ram Tamta, District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari, Superintendent of Police Sarvesh Panwar, CDO Abhishek Tripathi, and SDM Pankaj Bhatt.
- Policy Reforms:
- The event also saw discussions on ongoing state reforms in areas like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), anti-copying law, and women’s empowerment initiatives.
- Overall Significance:
- The Shaurya Mahotsav has now been upgraded to a State Fair, reflecting its enhanced importance in recognising the sacrifice of martyrs and supporting state-driven cultural and infrastructural development.
- Inauguration & Tribute:
CM Dhami Elevates Shaurya Mahotsav to State Fair Status, Pays Tribute to Martyr Bhawani Dutt Joshi
