Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Criticises Congress Leader Kharge Over Remarks About PM Modi’s Father

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday publicly rebuked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father and for using the term “infiltrators” to describe Uttarakhand residents. Dhami said Kharge’s remarks were “entirely unbecoming in a democracy” and called for the Congress‑Samajwadi Party alliance to clarify its priorities.

Dhami’s criticism followed a statement by Kharge at a Patna event where he said, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega.” Dhami responded that such remarks were inappropriate and damaged decency. He also accused Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav of using the same derogatory language and cited past police firings during the Uttarakhand statehood movement, alleging that Yadav’s father, a former chief minister, had ordered the shootings.

In addition to the political exchange, Dhami toured a new bridge‑tunnel project in Rudraprayag under the Char Dham road scheme. The 200‑meter bridge and 900‑meter tunnel, costing about ₹156 crore, will connect NH‑107 and NH‑07, easing traffic for pilgrims and locals. He announced a formal inauguration soon.

Dhami also visited the Sangam Library’s “Donate a Book, Plant a Tree of Knowledge” drive, which has collected over 2,500 books. He personally donated 150 books and praised the initiative for fostering reading among students.

The CM concluded by highlighting cultural events, including a Shobha Yatra for Maharishi Valmiki’s birth anniversary, and reaffirmed Uttarakhand’s commitment to development and cultural heritage under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.