Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday lauded the role of municipal employees, calling them the "strongest pillars" of the state's development.
Adressing a gathering here, the Chief Minister emphasised the critical contribution of government staff in ensuring smooth functioning and public welfare.
"The development of any state depends on the roles of the employees. What kind of people are working there? Therefore, the role of employees is extremely important in the development of the state. And if we talk about municipal employees, then their role is even more important than the general employees because you all are such an invisible force that is not visible, but you keep your work going. You clean our cities, you maintain the basic facilities properly, and you operate them smoothly. Sometimes, when you all get a bit disgruntled, it becomes evident at that time. Am I right?" Dhami said.
"If I call all of you the strongest pillars of our state's development journey, if I call you the foundation stones of our state on which the entire state rests, it wouldn't be an exaggeration. Without you, you perform your duty and obligation in every situation without any expectation, with complete sincerity and total dedication," he added.
CM Dhami also recalled the challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the selfless efforts of municipal staff in protecting the public.
"I remember when people were not stepping out of their homes, when one person didn't want to meet another, and if someone did come, people kept them away. Do you remember which time it was? In the COVID times, even during such times, you all worked as a shield for us and for the people, stepped onto the ground, and took charge of protecting everyone. At that time, you not only fulfilled your duties but also set an extraordinary example of serving humanity. You didn't care for your own lives but worked to save lives. On this occasion, I heartfully salute all of you for your courage, service, and dedication at that time," he added.

The remarks came after CM Dhami participated in a program organised by the Uttarakhand Local Bodies Employees Joint Front at the CM Residence Auditorium in Dehradun.

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