After the resignation of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat, the BJP legislature party meeting agreed to name Pushkar Singh Dhami as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Pushkar Singh Dhami is the MLA from the Khatima assembly seat. He will take oath as the eleventh Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He will also be the youngest Chief Minister of the state. Although the name of Pushkar Singh Dhami may be unknown to the people of the country the people of Uttarakhand are well aware of his name. Let us know about the life of Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Pushkar Singh Dhami is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He was born on September 16, 1975, in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Dhami is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on July 4, 2021, following the resignation of Tirath Singh Rawat.
Dhami started his political career as a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP. He later joined the BJP and was elected as a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khatima constituency in 2012 and 2017. He has also served as the President of the BJP’s youth wing in Uttarakhand.
As the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Dhami has been focused on developing the state’s tourism sector, improving healthcare infrastructure, and addressing the issue of unemployment. He has also taken steps to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
A brief biography of Pushkar Singh Dhami
| Name | Pushkar Singh Dhami |
| Born | September 16, 1975 |
| Birthplace | Kanalichhina, located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India |
| Father’s Name | Late Subedar Sher Singh Dhami |
| Mother’s Name | Smt. Vishna Devi |
| Wife’s Name | Smt. Geeta Dhami |
| Children | 2 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Graduate (Master of Human Resource and Industrial Relations) |
| Title Office | Chief Minister Uttrakhand |
| Political Party | Bhartiy Jnta Party ( BJP ) |
Early Life and Biography
Pushkar Singh Dhami was born on September 16, 1975, in the small town of Kanalichhina, located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. His parents, Sher Singh Dhami and Mrs. Vishna Devi were both schoolteachers.
Dhami received his primary education from a local school in Kanalichhina. He then moved to the city of Nainital to attend Birla Vidya Mandir, a prestigious residential school. He completed his higher secondary education at the same school.
After completing his education, Dhami joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He became actively involved in student politics and worked to promote the party’s ideology.
Dhami continued his association with the BJP even after completing his education. He held various positions within the party and worked tirelessly to strengthen its presence in Uttarakhand. He eventually rose through the ranks and was elected as a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khatima constituency in 2012 and 2017.
His father was in the Indian Army, so he had a passion for patriotism and national service from the very beginning. He spent his childhood in financial deprivation and had his primary education in a government school. He is the only son of his family and he has three sisters. Being the only son of the family, the responsibilities of the family always remained on him.
Such was his early life
Pushkar Singh Dhami’s father was a Subedar in the Indian Army, his name is Subedar Sher Singh Dhami and his mother’s name is Mrs. Vishna Devi. Vishna Devi was a pious, soft-spoken, and responsible woman towards her family. Pushkar Singh Dhami was interested in scout guide, NCC, NSS, etc. in school and participated in them. He was interested in social work from the very beginning.
As a student leader, Dhami fought for the interests of the students by uniting the students at Lucknow University and giving them their rights which played an important role in the important change and operation of the education system. From here Dhami’s political qualities developed and made up his mind to go into politics.
Political Journey of Pushkar Singh Dhami
Pushkar Singh Dhami started his political journey with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. From the year 1990 to 1999, Dhami worked in various positions as a worker in Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad from district to state and national forum. During this time, as a state minister in different roles, he played a major role in coordinating and conducting the National Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad held in Lucknow.
Well acquainted with the difficult conditions of Uttarakhand, Dhami closely observed and understood the local problems. After the formation of Uttarakhand, he served as OSD to former Chief Minister of the state Bhagat Singh Koshyari from 2001 to 2002.
Dhami was also the state president of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha twice. Dhami strengthened his political identity by organizing huge rallies and conferences by gathering unemployed youth from place to place in Uttarakhand for six years from 2002 to 2008.
When was Pushkar Singh Dhami elected MLA for the first time
Pushkar Singh Dhami was first elected MLA from Khatima Vidhan Sabha in 2012 and elected MLA for the second time in 2017, since then is an MLA from the same Vidhan Sabha.
Pushkar Singh Dhami will take oath as the eleventh Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. After being elected the leader of the Uttarakhand Legislature, Pushkar Singh Dhami said that ‘My party has chosen a common worker. Together we will work for the welfare of the people. According to media reports, Pushkar Singh Dhami will take the oath of office and secrecy of the Chief Minister at 6 pm today.
An interesting fact about Pushkar Singh Dhami is that
he is the youngest Chief Minister in the history of Uttarakhand. He was appointed as the Chief Minister of the state at the age of 45, making him the youngest person to hold the position.
Dhami is also known for his interest in adventure sports. He is a trained mountaineer and has climbed several peaks in the Himalayas. In 2006, he led an expedition to Mount Everest base camp. He is also an avid trekker and has participated in several expeditions to various parts of Uttarakhand.
Furthermore, Dhami is known for his proficiency in the Sanskrit language. He has a deep interest in Indian culture and heritage and has been actively involved in promoting the language and culture of Uttarakhand. In 2015, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Sanskrit Academy of Uttarakhand, a position he held until 2017.