Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) [India], February 8 (HBTV): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday welcomed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his arrival in Pauri Garhwal.

CM Dhami, welcoming Yogi Adityanath, wrote on X: ‘Hearty welcome and felicitation was given to Honorable Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji, Chief Minister of neighbouring state Uttar Pradesh, endowed with rich cultural heritage and religious sites, on his arrival to the holy land of heroes, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand).’

Earlier in the day, CM Dhami reached Pauri and paid tribute to two-time MLA and former Lok Sabha MP, late Chandra Mohan Negi, by garlanding his memorial.

The Chief Minister said, ‘Chandra Mohan ji's contribution has been incomparable in the field of political and social welfare. The work done by him for the upliftment of every section of society and the overall development of the region is unforgettable.’

Earlier, Uttarakhand Char Dham Tirtha Purohit Mahapanchayat and priests from all four Dhams met CM Dhami at the Chief Minister's residence on Friday.

On this occasion, the priests from the four Dhams expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister by chanting mantras for promoting the winter yatra. The Chief Minister also took suggestions from the priests to improve the Char Dham Yatra.

While congratulating the priests, the Chief Minister said that the state government is working to make the Char Dham Yatra more successful by collaborating with them.

The Chief Minister added that the state government will complete all preparations before the doors of the four Dhams open. He stated that the government is also promoting the winter Char Dham Yatra along with the regular pilgrimage, with continuous efforts underway.

(ANI)