📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Defence
Politics
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's Criticism Over Purification Drive
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
👁 4
Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami defended the state’s purification initiative after Rahul Gandhi and the Congress raised objections, asserting the measures are essential for public health.
Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami of Uttarakhand responded sharply to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party concerning the state’s recent purification campaign. Dhami emphasized that the initiative, aimed at improving water quality and sanitation in several districts, follows scientific guidelines and is being implemented to safeguard public health.
The Congress leader had questioned the necessity and execution of the drive, suggesting it could be politically motivated. In his rebuttal, Dhami dismissed the allegations as unfounded, noting that the state government has consulted experts and allocated funds specifically for the project.
Dhami also highlighted that the purification measures are part of a broader effort to address recurring waterborne diseases in the region. He urged political opponents to focus on constructive dialogue rather than partisan attacks, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the welfare of Uttarakhand’s citizens.
The exchange, captured in a video that has circulated on social media, underscores the continuing political debate over development projects in the hill state.
The Congress leader had questioned the necessity and execution of the drive, suggesting it could be politically motivated. In his rebuttal, Dhami dismissed the allegations as unfounded, noting that the state government has consulted experts and allocated funds specifically for the project.
Dhami also highlighted that the purification measures are part of a broader effort to address recurring waterborne diseases in the region. He urged political opponents to focus on constructive dialogue rather than partisan attacks, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the welfare of Uttarakhand’s citizens.
The exchange, captured in a video that has circulated on social media, underscores the continuing political debate over development projects in the hill state.