Dehradun, Aug. 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hoisted the National Flag at his residence in Dehradun on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day and administered the oath of national unity.

CM Dhami extended his Independence Day greetings to the people of the state, recalling the valour and supreme sacrifices of the great heroes who fought for the country's freedom and safeguarded Mother India. Paying homage to those who lost their lives in the recent disaster in Dharali and other affected areas, he expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister assured that comprehensive rehabilitation arrangements would be made for the disaster-hit regions.

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