Amit Shah Recalls Uttarakhand Statehood Movement During ‘Jan Jan Ki Sarkar, 4 Saal Bemisaal’ Event in Haridwar
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Haridwar, March 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday recalled the Uttarakhand statehood movement while addressing the event “Jan Jan Ki Sarkar, 4 Saal Bemisaal” in Haridwar. The programme marked four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami government in the state.
Shah said the youth of Uttarakhand had to take to the streets to protect their identity, culture, and rights during the statehood movement. He also mentioned the Rampur Tiraha firing incident, which occurred during the struggle for a separate state.
Vajpayee Created Uttarakhand State
Amit Shah said former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee made a historic decision to create Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh when the BJP government came to power at the Centre.
According to Shah, these states are now moving forward rapidly on the path of development.
He added that Vajpayee created Uttarakhand, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to further shape and develop the state.
Dhami Government Focused on Development
Shah said the period from 2017 to 2026 has been dedicated to Uttarakhand’s development.
He also praised Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, saying the government has resolved several long-pending issues in the last four years. As a result, the state is now moving ahead with double-speed development.
New Criminal Laws Will Modernize Justice System
During his speech, Shah also spoke about India’s new criminal laws introduced by the central government.
He said Prime Minister Modi replaced the 150-year-old British-era laws with modern legislation.
According to Shah, the new criminal justice framework will be fully implemented by 2028. After that, cases—from FIR registration to the final verdict in the Supreme Court—will take a maximum of three years.
He described the system as one of the most modern and scientific justice systems in the world.
Citizenship Under CAA for Refugees
Amit Shah also congratulated refugees who recently received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
He said Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains who migrated from Pakistan and Afghanistan came to India to protect their religion and dignity.
According to Shah, the government remains committed to granting them citizenship despite political opposition.
Historic Decisions by Modi Government
The Union Home Minister also highlighted several major decisions taken by the Modi government, including:
- Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
- Implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
- Construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
- Development of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
- Creation of Mahakal Lok in Ujjain
- Redevelopment of Kedarnath and Badrinath temples
He said these initiatives have strengthened India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Government Jobs and Anti-Copying Law
Shah also congratulated around 1,900 youths who received appointment letters as Uttarakhand Police constables.
He said government jobs in the state are now given without corruption or unfair practices.
According to him, the strict anti-copying law introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ensured transparency in recruitment.
Development and Infrastructure Growth
Shah also highlighted the increase in central funding for Uttarakhand.
He said the state received ₹54,000 crore from the Centre between 2004 and 2014. However, since 2014, the central government has provided around ₹1.87 lakh crore.
He also mentioned major infrastructure projects such as:
- All-weather Char Dham road project
- Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor
- Railway and highway development projects
According to Shah, the per capita income of Uttarakhand increased from ₹1.25 lakh in 2014 to ₹2.60 lakh today, while the state’s GSDP rose from ₹1.5 lakh crore to ₹3.5 lakh crore.
CM Dhami Highlights State’s Progress
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the people of Uttarakhand gave the government a strong mandate in the 2022 assembly elections.
He highlighted several achievements, including:
- Implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand
- Hosting G20 meetings
- Organizing the National Games
- Launching winter tourism initiatives
- Signing investment agreements worth ₹3.56 lakh crore during the Global Investment Summit
Dhami also said Uttarakhand secured the top rank in the Sustainable Development Index released by NITI Aayog for 2023-24.
According to him, the state government continues to focus on economic growth, infrastructure development, and preservation of cultural heritage.
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