Devotional Visit to Nanakmatta Sahib
Dehradun – On Monday, Uttarakhand’s chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, paid his respects at Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib. He knelt before the sanctum, offering prayers for peace, prosperity and the welfare of every Uttarakhand resident. In acknowledgment of his presence, the gurdwara’s management presented him with a traditional siropa and a commemorative token.
Rolling Up Sleeves for a Clean‑Up
After the prayer ceremony, Dhami rolled up his sleeves and joined volunteers in a hands‑on cleaning drive on the gurdwara premises, organized under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. He took part in shramdaan, sweeping and scrubbing, stressing that cleanliness must become a habit rather than an occasional event.
Shared Duty for Public Areas
Speaking to the assembled crowd, the chief minister emphasized that safeguarding the sanctity of religious sites and keeping their surroundings immaculate is a collective responsibility. He urged citizens to extend the same level of care to bus terminals, railway stations, hospitals, government offices and all other public venues.
Uttarakhand, he noted, holds a prominent position on India’s religious and tourism maps, attracting countless pilgrims and travelers each year. Maintaining hygiene at these high‑traffic locations, he said, depends on sustained public participation.
Linking to Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Dhami linked the activity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for public service, observing that the principles of service, cleanliness and community involvement have gained momentum under the Prime Minister’s guidance.
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, launched in Uttarakhand on September 17 to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday, comprises a series of programmes focused on service, citizen dialogue and innovative solutions. The Nanakmatta clean‑up formed a part of this broader initiative.
Embedding Cleanliness in Daily Life
Dhami warned that hygiene should never be confined to a single event or campaign. He called for continuous citizen involvement, turning cleanliness into a lifestyle choice. According to him, coordinated public action can keep religious sites, tourist attractions and civic facilities clean, welcoming and dignified.
Participants
The event attracted a sizable gathering of officials, gurdwara committee members and devotees. Notable attendees included District Panchayat President Ajay Maurya, BJP District President Kamal Jindal, Nagar Panchayat President Prem Singh Turna, former MLA Prem Singh Rana, Gurdwara Management Committee President Sardar Jogendra Singh, General Secretary Sardar Amarjeet Singh Boparay, District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria, SSP Ajay Ganpati and Chief Development Officer Divesh Shasni.
