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Uttarakhand CM Praises First Phase of Char Dham Yatra as Highly Successful
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:37 AM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed the first phase of the Char Dham Yatra as a great success, citing smooth logistics, safety measures and pilgrim support.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the first phase of the Char Dham Yatra had been a great success. He praised the coordinated efforts of state agencies that ensured smooth travel, adequate medical facilities and robust security for pilgrims.
The phase covered the initial leg of the pilgrimage, which includes the holy sites of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. According to Dhami, the government’s preparedness and the cooperation of local communities played a key role in managing the large number of devotees.
Dhami also highlighted the importance of maintaining environmental standards and preserving the natural beauty of the Himalayan region during the Yatra. He stated that the state would continue to monitor the next phases closely and make necessary adjustments to keep the pilgrimage safe and accessible.
The Chief Minister’s remarks come as the state prepares for the subsequent stages of the Char Dham Yatra, which are expected to attract even more pilgrims in the coming weeks.
The phase covered the initial leg of the pilgrimage, which includes the holy sites of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. According to Dhami, the government’s preparedness and the cooperation of local communities played a key role in managing the large number of devotees.
Dhami also highlighted the importance of maintaining environmental standards and preserving the natural beauty of the Himalayan region during the Yatra. He stated that the state would continue to monitor the next phases closely and make necessary adjustments to keep the pilgrimage safe and accessible.
The Chief Minister’s remarks come as the state prepares for the subsequent stages of the Char Dham Yatra, which are expected to attract even more pilgrims in the coming weeks.