Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand wrote a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 June 2026, conveying congratulations on behalf of the people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand (the Land of Gods) on the completion of 12 years of what the letter describes as successful leadership and on serving as the longest-elected Prime Minister of India.

Context

CM Dhami stated in his letter that under PM Modi's leadership, India has achieved 'unprecedented milestones in development, good governance, national security, cultural renaissance and global prestige.' The letter was shared by the Chief Minister's Office of Uttarakhand on its official X account, accompanied by four images.

Narendra Modi first took oath as Prime Minister on 26 May 2014 following the Bharatiya Janata Party's majority in the Lok Sabha elections that year. He subsequently led the party to successive victories, heading three consecutive terms at the Centre.

Policy Backdrop

The letter specifically names several flagship central schemes, crediting them with bringing 'positive change in the lives of crores of citizens.' These include Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

CM Dhami also cited what he called 'historic decisions' — the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Digital India, National Education Policy 2020, the GST framework rolled out on 1 July 2017, and promotion of indigenous defence production — as having given India 'a new direction.' India's COVID-19 mass vaccination drive and the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative were described in the letter as examples of global leadership.

On cultural heritage, the letter praised the construction of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya — inaugurated in 2024 following a Supreme Court verdict — alongside the redevelopment of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Mahakal Lok and Shri Kedarnath Dham, calling these symbols of the nation's cultural pride.

Uttarakhand-Specific Projects

CM Dhami expressed gratitude for what he described as the Prime Minister's 'special affection and support' for Uttarakhand. The letter lists several infrastructure projects that have gained momentum under central guidance: redevelopment of Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhams, the Char Dham All Weather Road project, the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Project, the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, ropeway projects, Vande Bharat Express services, and development of border areas.

The letter also highlighted progress on the Lakhwar, Song-Vyasi and Jamrani multipurpose dam projects, stating that their completion will ensure drinking water and irrigation needs for the state and benefit lakhs of people. The Char Dham All Weather Road has been a strategic priority since 2016, aimed at providing year-round connectivity to the four major Himalayan shrines.

What's Next

CM Dhami expressed confidence that under PM Modi's 'visionary leadership,' India will achieve its resolve to become a Viksit Bharat (Developed Nation) by 2047 and establish itself as a leading nation on the world stage. The letter reflects the continuing pattern of state governments from the ruling party publicly aligning with central leadership on welfare delivery and infrastructure milestones.

Physical progress on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link and the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, as well as commissioning timelines for the three multipurpose dams, will be key indicators of whether the momentum described in the letter translates into on-ground delivery for Uttarakhand's residents and pilgrims.