India, Nov. 5 -- A group of saints and spiritual leaders met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence during the state's silver-jubilee year and discussed cultural preservation, religious tourism and preparations for the Haridwar Kumbh in 2027. Participants offered blessings and addressed the Chief Minister as the "Protector of Dharma of Devbhoomi," a title they used in appreciation of his administration's cultural agenda.

According to those present, the interaction focused on upkeep of heritage sites, crowd-management and civic arrangements for major pilgrimages, and steps to promote traditional practices. Speakers said the government's recent decisions had, in their view, supported social harmony and the state's ...