Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s public programme in Chamoli grabbed political attention after Congress MLA from Badrinath, Lakhpat Butola, openly praised the Chief Minister from the stage.
Addressing the gathering during the “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar” programme, Butola said that there is often an allegation that opposition legislators are discriminated against, but the maximum development work has been carried out in his own constituency. He thanked Chief Minister Dhami for ensuring development without political bias.
The Congress MLA’s remarks came at a time when the ruling party and the opposition have been engaged in a political battle over development issues. His public appreciation of the Chief Minister has therefore drawn considerable political attention.
A massive crowd attended the Chief Minister’s rally. People from different parts of Chamoli and nearby areas began arriving at the Gopeshwar Police Ground well before the event. The venue remained packed throughout the programme, with enthusiastic participation during the Chief Minister’s address.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Dhami announced development projects worth ₹155.36 crore for Chamoli district. The package included the foundation laying of 36 projects worth ₹113.99 crore and the inauguration of 27 projects worth ₹41.37 crore. The projects cover roads, bridges, healthcare, education, irrigation, flood protection, tourism, sports, and other key infrastructure.
The Congress MLA’s praise for the Chief Minister and the huge turnout at the event remained the highlight of the day, adding a significant political dimension to the programme.
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