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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami vows reply to Rahul Gandhi's jab on PM
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Uttarakhand will issue a fitting response after Rahul Gandhi mocked the Prime Minister, according to a statement reported by ThePrint.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami publicly asserted that the state of Uttarakhand will formulate a "befitting reply" to a recent remark made by Rahul Gandhi that mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement was conveyed during a press interaction and reported by ThePrint.
Dhami's remarks underline the political tension between the ruling party at the centre and opposition leaders from Uttarakhand. While no specific action or timeline was disclosed, the chief minister emphasized that the response would be appropriate to the perceived slight.
The comment comes amid heightened political discourse ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with both parties keen to project strength in the Himalayan state. No further details were provided regarding the nature of the intended reply.
Analysts note that such exchanges are typical in Indian politics, especially when national leaders are referenced in state-level debates. The Uttarakhand government has not indicated any official measures beyond the verbal pledge.
ThePrint's coverage reflects the ongoing rivalry, and observers will watch for any subsequent statements or moves from Dhami's office.
Dhami's remarks underline the political tension between the ruling party at the centre and opposition leaders from Uttarakhand. While no specific action or timeline was disclosed, the chief minister emphasized that the response would be appropriate to the perceived slight.
The comment comes amid heightened political discourse ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with both parties keen to project strength in the Himalayan state. No further details were provided regarding the nature of the intended reply.
Analysts note that such exchanges are typical in Indian politics, especially when national leaders are referenced in state-level debates. The Uttarakhand government has not indicated any official measures beyond the verbal pledge.
ThePrint's coverage reflects the ongoing rivalry, and observers will watch for any subsequent statements or moves from Dhami's office.