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Uttarakhand CM Calls for Lighting ‘Aashirwad Deep’ on PM Modi’s Birthday
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami urged residents to illuminate ‘Aashirwad Deep’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, framing it as a gesture of gratitude and unity.
Dehradun, 2024-09-14 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami appealed to citizens across the state to light a symbolic lamp called “Aashirwad Deep” on September 17, the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dhami said the act would reflect the people’s appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership and foster a sense of collective goodwill.
The CM announced the initiative during a press briefing, emphasizing that the lighting ceremony could be organized at homes, public spaces, and government offices. He urged schools and community groups to participate, noting that the visual display of thousands of lamps would create a striking tribute visible throughout the hills.
Dhami also highlighted that the gesture aligns with Uttarakhand’s cultural tradition of using light to mark auspicious occasions. He invited media outlets to cover the event and encouraged social media users to share photos using a designated hashtag, aiming to generate a statewide wave of solidarity.
No official figures were released regarding the expected number of participants, but the CM expressed confidence that the public response would be enthusiastic, given the popularity of the Prime Minister’s birthday in the region.
The call for lighting “Aashirwad Deep” comes as the state continues to promote civic engagement initiatives, and officials said they would coordinate with local bodies to ensure safety and proper lighting arrangements.
The CM announced the initiative during a press briefing, emphasizing that the lighting ceremony could be organized at homes, public spaces, and government offices. He urged schools and community groups to participate, noting that the visual display of thousands of lamps would create a striking tribute visible throughout the hills.
Dhami also highlighted that the gesture aligns with Uttarakhand’s cultural tradition of using light to mark auspicious occasions. He invited media outlets to cover the event and encouraged social media users to share photos using a designated hashtag, aiming to generate a statewide wave of solidarity.
No official figures were released regarding the expected number of participants, but the CM expressed confidence that the public response would be enthusiastic, given the popularity of the Prime Minister’s birthday in the region.
The call for lighting “Aashirwad Deep” comes as the state continues to promote civic engagement initiatives, and officials said they would coordinate with local bodies to ensure safety and proper lighting arrangements.