Gangolihat (Uttarakhand) [India], August 26 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a community meal with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officials, workers, and seniors from Pithoragarh district during a 'Tiffin Baithak' on his visit to Gangolihat (Pithoragarh) on Monday.

On this occasion, Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the cultural significance of community meals in India.

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"A community meal holds a special place in Indian culture. Bringing food from home and eating together fosters goodwill, coordination, and cooperation," the Chief Minister said.

During the event, the CM also engaged in discussions with party officials on various topics related to the development of the organisation and the region.

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"During my visit to Gangolihat (Pithoragarh), I had lunch with district BJP officials, workers, and senior citizens as part of the Tiffin meeting," CM Dhami shared on the social media platform X.

"Community meals are integral to Indian culture. Sharing food brought from home and eating together strengthens the spirit of goodwill, coordination, and cooperation. We also discussed various topics related to the development of the organisation and the region with party officials," he added, along with pictures of the community meal on X.

Earlier today, Dhami offered prayers to Goddess Kali at the Maa Hatkalika Temple in Gangolihat (Pithoragarh), performing rituals with full devotion. The Chief Minister prayed to Maa Hatkalika for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state.

Sharing pictures of his temple visit on X, he stated, "Goddess Kali was worshipped with full rites and rituals at Maa Hatkalika Temple in Gangolihat (Pithoragarh). Prayers were offered to Maa Hatkalika for the happiness, prosperity, and progress of all the people of the state."

He also attended the closing ceremony of the Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav 2024 in Gangolihat, Pithoragarh. "I was filled with joy watching the performances by folk artists," he shared on X.

On the occasion of Hindu New Year and Chaitra Navratri, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife Geeta Dhami, worshipped Maa Adishakti Bhagwati. The Chief Minister prayed to Shaktiswarupa Jagatjanani Devi Maa for the happiness, prosperity, and progress of the state. Following this, the CM participated in Gauseva and fed the cows. (ANI)

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