Modi visits Uttarakhand to pray at Ganga’s winter seat in Mukhwa

PM Modi arrived in Uttarakhand on Thursday, where CM Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed him. He will perform pooja at Ganga’s winter seat in Mukhwa and, at 10:40 am, flag off a trek and bike rally before addressing a public gathering in Harsil.

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PM Modi: Uttarakhand CM welcomes him

CM Pushkar Dhami welcomed and felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. He posted on X, “The world’s most popular leader, respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has taken the development of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand to new heights with his energetic leadership and tireless efforts. A great seeker of the nation’s upliftment, he received a heartfelt welcome and felicitation at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, upon his arrival in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.”

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PM Modi Uttarakhand Visit

As per the official statement, PM Modi is visiting Uttarakhand to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy, homestays, tourism businesses, among others. 

Later, in a post on X, Modi said, “By promoting tourism in ‘Devbhoomi’ Uttarakhand, we are committed to further strengthen the economy of the state. In this connection, I will get the opportunity to worship Maa Ganga in Mukhwa tomorrow morning at around 9:30 am. After this, I will communicate with my family members in Harsil.”

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“I am very excited to visit the winter abode of the pure ‘Maa Ganga’ in Mukhwa. This holy place is famous all over the world for its spiritual significance and amazing beauty. Not only this, it is a unique example of our resolve of ‘heritage as well as development’,” Modi said in his post in Hindi.

The Uttarakhand government has initiated a Winter Tourism programme this year. Thousands of devotees have already visited the winter seats of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The programme is aimed to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy, homestays, tourism businesses, among others.