Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday commemorated the birth anniversary of the state’s former chief minister, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, asserting that Bahuguna’s developmental vision is now being realized across the state.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Adityanath offered floral tributes at a statue of Bahuguna in Lucknow. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and several other dignitaries.
In a statement shared via the social media platform X, Chief Minister Adityanath stated, “On the birth anniversary of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and former Union minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, a significant pillar of Indian politics, I paid floral tributes to his statue in Lucknow today.”
He further remarked on Bahuguna’s legacy, saying, “His commendable services as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and in various ministries of the central government continue to guide us even today.” The Chief Minister added, “The vision of development that he had is now being realised on the ground. I pay my respects to the sacred memory of Bahuguna.”
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna was born on April 25, 1919, in Pauri Garhwal, a region that now constitutes part of Uttarakhand. He assumed the office of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in November 1973, leading a government under the Congress party. His tenure as chief minister lasted until November 1975.
Bahuguna, a notable figure during India’s freedom movement, had a family deeply involved in politics. His son, Vijay Bahuguna, previously served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. His daughter, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, has had a long-standing political career in Uttar Pradesh and has also held a ministerial position within a Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state.
The Chief Minister’s tribute highlighted the enduring influence of Bahuguna’s contributions to Uttar Pradesh and national politics, underscoring the continuity of developmental aspirations across different political eras.
The Chenab Times News Desk