Dehradun, April 2 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.

In a post, CM Dhami invoked Hanuman, describing him as the swift messenger, conqueror of the senses, and devoted emissary of Lord Rama.

He wrote, "I take refuge in the swift-as-wind messenger, conqueror of the senses, foremost among the wise, son of the wind-god, chief of the monkey troop, the emissary of Lord Rama."

He also conveyed his best wishes to all residents of the state on the occasion, stating, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the province on the occasion of Lord Hanuman's birth festival. May the grace of mighty Bajrang Bali infuse you...