Haridwar / Dehradun: Speaking to reporters during his visit to Haridwar on Thursday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed national political developments and expressed grief over the passing of a legendary actor.
- Response to Opposition Protests: Reacting to Congress protests led by Rahul Gandhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and voter list allegations, CM Dhami stated that while democracy allows freedom of speech, allegations require concrete proof. He accused the opposition of making baseless allegations against EVMs, the Election Commission, and the judiciary out of political frustration.
- Condolence on Nana Patekar’s Passing: CM Dhami expressed deep grief over the sad demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday at his Goa residence at the age of 75. Calling his passing an irreparable loss to Indian cinema, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the actor’s simplicity and memorable performances.
