Khatima, July 5 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday marked the completion of five years in office by offering prayers at the Bankhandi Mahadev Temple in Chakarpur, Khatima.

The Chief Minister visited the Bankhandi Mahadev Temple in Khatima and offered holy water as part of the prayers. Bankhandi Mahadev Temple is located in his hometown area and saw the visit as a symbolic gesture to mark his five-year tenure.

Earlier, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026.

Speaking at the occasion, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Everyone eagerly awaits this pilgrimage. Those who are going for this yatra are truly blessed by Lord Shiva. My congratulat...