Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a large gathering in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, recalled the state’s fight for identity and rights. He said that during the struggle, the youth of Uttarakhand had bravely taken to the streets to protect their culture and heritage but faced “suppression” by the Congress and Samajwadi Party. Shah credited former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for officially creating Uttarakhand, calling him a key figure in fulfilling the aspirations of the state.
