Prayer at Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib
Dehradun – On Monday, Uttarakhand’s chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib to pay his respects. He knelt before the sanctum, invoking peace, prosperity and the welfare of every inhabitant of the state. In gratitude for his presence, the shrine’s management presented him with a traditional siropa and a commemorative token.
Rolling Up Sleeves for a Clean‑Up
After the prayer, Dhami rolled up his sleeves and took part in a vigorous clean‑up drive on the gurdwara premises, organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. He worked side‑by‑side with volunteers, sweeping, scrubbing and removing litter, stressing that cleanliness must become a habit rather than a one‑off event.
Shared Duty for Public Spaces
Speaking to the assembled crowd, the chief minister highlighted that safeguarding the sanctity of holy sites and maintaining their surroundings is a collective responsibility. He cautioned against limiting such efforts to places of worship, urging people to extend the same care to bus terminals, railway stations, hospitals, government offices and all other public areas.
Uttarakhand, he observed, occupies a pivotal position on India’s religious and tourism maps, attracting millions of pilgrims and travellers each year. Keeping these high‑traffic spots clean, he said, demands continuous participation from the public.
Service, Participation and the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Dhami linked the activity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for public service, noting that the principles of service, cleanliness and community involvement have gained momentum under the prime minister’s leadership.
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, launched in Uttarakhand on September 17 to commemorate the prime minister’s birthday, comprises a series of programmes centred on service, citizen dialogue and innovative solutions. The Nanakmatta clean‑up formed an integral part of this wider initiative.
Cleanliness as an Ongoing Movement
Dhami warned that cleanliness should never be confined to a single campaign. He appealed for sustained citizen involvement, turning hygiene into a day‑to‑day lifestyle choice. He believes that coordinated public action can keep temples, tourist spots and civic facilities clean, welcoming and dignified.
Key Attendees
The event attracted a sizeable gathering of officials, gurdwara committee members and devotees. Prominent participants included District Panchayat President Ajay Maurya, BJP District President Kamal Jindal, Nagar Panchayat President Prem Singh Turna, former MLA Prem Singh Rana, Gurdwara Management Committee President Sardar Jogendra Singh, General Secretary Sardar Amarjeet Singh Boparay, District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria, SSP Ajay Ganpati and Chief Development Officer Divesh Shasni.
