On the occasion of Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, party office-bearers and workers, led by State Congress President Ganesh Godiyal, visited the Martyrs’ Memorial (Shaheed Sthal) near the Dehradun courts. They paid tribute to the immortal martyrs of the statehood movement and honored those who had participated in the struggle.
Ganesh Godiyal paid homage to the sacrifices made during the Khatima, Mussoorie, and Muzaffarnagar incidents, while also acknowledging the struggles of the women and the youth. He noted that the first elected Congress government, led by the late former Chief Minister Narayan Dutt Tiwari, had laid a strong foundation for development by expanding infrastructure, hydroelectric projects, and industrial zones across the state.
Taking aim at the BJP government, he pointed out that even years after the state’s formation, Uttarakhand still lacks a permanent capital—despite the fact that the Congress had constructed a Legislative Assembly building in Gairsain. Furthermore, he expressed his objection to the new practice of beginning the statehood celebrations three days prior to November 9, describing it as contrary to the sentiments of the public. Several senior Congress leaders were present at the event
