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Defence
Uttarakhand CM Ushers in Diwali with Garhwal Regiment Troops
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:30 AM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined soldiers of the Garhwal Regiment in a Diwali ceremony, marking the festival with defence personnel in Uttarakhand.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a Diwali celebration alongside members of the Garhwal Regiment, a unit of the Indian Army traditionally recruited from the hills of Uttarakhand. The event, held in the state capital, featured the lighting of lamps, a ceremonial prayer and a brief address by the CM, who highlighted the regiment's historic contributions to national security.
Soldiers in their ceremonial dress took part in the cultural program, presenting folk songs and dances that reflect the region's heritage. The CM thanked the troops for their dedication and urged continued vigilance as the nation observes the festival of lights.
The gathering underscored the close ties between the state government and the armed forces, reinforcing a sense of unity and shared cultural pride during the auspicious occasion.
Soldiers in their ceremonial dress took part in the cultural program, presenting folk songs and dances that reflect the region's heritage. The CM thanked the troops for their dedication and urged continued vigilance as the nation observes the festival of lights.
The gathering underscored the close ties between the state government and the armed forces, reinforcing a sense of unity and shared cultural pride during the auspicious occasion.