CM Saini Greets Uttarakhand on Its 26th Foundation Day
Synopsis
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini extended warm greetings to Uttarakhand on its 26th foundation day on 9 November 2026, invoking Kedarnath, Badrinath, and the Ganga while praising PM Modi and CM Dhami's leadership for the state's growth.
Key Takeaways
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini posted foundation day greetings for Uttarakhand on 9 November 2026 .
Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000 as India's 27th state , bifurcated from Uttar Pradesh .
Saini invoked the sacred sites of Kedarnath , Badrinath , and the Ganga , referencing the state's 'Devbhoomi' identity.
He praised PM Narendra Modi's guidance and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership for Uttarakhand's development.
The gesture reflects a standard BJP inter-state solidarity practice on state formation anniversaries.
Twenty-six years after a mountain state was carved out of the plains, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paused on Monday, 9 November 2026 to mark the occasion — sending warm wishes to the people of Uttarakhand on their state's foundation day.
Posting in Hindi, CM Saini invoked the sacred geography that defines the state's identity: 'Baba Shri Kedarnath ji, Bhagwan Badri Vishal evam Maa Ganga ki pavan bhoomi' — 'the holy land of Baba Kedarnath, Lord Badri Vishal, and Mother Ganga' — before extending his heartfelt congratulations to all residents of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
A State Born on This Date in 2000
Uttarakhand was established on 9 November 2000 as India's 27th state, carved out of Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act after a prolonged popular movement demanding a separate hill state. Its distinctive identity — anchored in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, the glacial origins of the Ganga, and high-altitude terrain — was central to that demand from the start.
CM Saini expressed hope that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state would reach new dimensions of development and prosperity. 'May Devbhoomi always remain full of happiness, peace, and well-being,' he wrote.
BJP Solidarity Across State Lines
The gesture follows a well-established pattern among BJP-governed states, where chief ministers publicly mark each other's formation days as a signal of political and cultural solidarity. For Uttarakhand, the religious framing carries particular weight — Kedarnath and Badrinath together draw millions of pilgrims annually, and the state's 'Devbhoomi' ('Land of the Gods') identity sits at the intersection of faith, tourism, and governance priority under the current central government.
CM Dhami has been at the helm since 2021, steering infrastructure and connectivity projects across the high-altitude state. PM Modi's tenure has seen sustained federal attention to Himalayan state development, from the reconstruction of the Kedarnath temple complex after the 2013 floods to road and rail upgrades across the region.
Twenty-six years on, Devbhoomi stands as both a pilgrimage landmark and a development frontier — and today, at least, the country's other hill-state neighbours are watching with warmth.
Point of View
The post signals vertical party cohesion ahead of any state-level political calendar. Uttarakhand's 'Devbhoomi' branding has become a durable political asset for the BJP, fusing religious tourism, Himalayan infrastructure spending, and Hindu cultural pride into a single governance narrative. For Saini, amplifying that narrative costs nothing and cements his place within the broader BJP ecosystem.
NationPress
9 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uttarakhand formed as a separate state?
Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000 as India's 27th state , carved out of Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act after a long-running statehood movement.
Why is Uttarakhand called Devbhoomi?
Uttarakhand is called Devbhoomi — meaning 'Land of the Gods' — because it is home to major Hindu pilgrimage sites including Kedarnath , Badrinath , Gangotri , and Yamunotri , collectively known as the Char Dham.
Who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in 2026?
Pushkar Singh Dhami is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He has held the position since 2021 and leads the state's administration and development agenda.
Why did Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini post about Uttarakhand's foundation day?
CM Saini's post follows the common practice among BJP -governed states of publicly marking each other's state formation days as a gesture of political solidarity and cultural goodwill.
What is the significance of Kedarnath for Uttarakhand?
Kedarnath is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in India, located in the high Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is part of the Char Dham circuit and draws millions of devotees annually, making religious tourism central to the state's economy and identity.
