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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami condemns separatist rhetoric, Maulana arrested
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami warned that Uttarakhand is a 'Devbhoomi, not Pakistan' and ordered the arrest of a Maulana accused of inciting separatist sentiments.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami publicly asserted that Uttarakhand remains a "Devbhoomi, not Pakistan" in response to recent statements that raised concerns about separatist sentiment. The CM emphasized the state's commitment to national unity and warned against any rhetoric that could undermine India's sovereignty.
Following the CM's remarks, law enforcement agencies detained a Maulana identified as a key figure behind the controversial statements. The arrest was carried out under provisions related to hate speech and incitement, aiming to prevent further communal tension.
Officials said the investigation is ongoing and that the Maulana will be presented before a court to determine the appropriate legal action. The state government reiterated its zero‑tolerance approach toward any activity that threatens communal harmony or the integrity of the nation.
The incident has drawn attention from political leaders across the country, with many echoing Dhami's stance on preserving the secular fabric of India while upholding law and order in Uttarakhand.
Following the CM's remarks, law enforcement agencies detained a Maulana identified as a key figure behind the controversial statements. The arrest was carried out under provisions related to hate speech and incitement, aiming to prevent further communal tension.
Officials said the investigation is ongoing and that the Maulana will be presented before a court to determine the appropriate legal action. The state government reiterated its zero‑tolerance approach toward any activity that threatens communal harmony or the integrity of the nation.
The incident has drawn attention from political leaders across the country, with many echoing Dhami's stance on preserving the secular fabric of India while upholding law and order in Uttarakhand.