DEHRADUN: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers at Kedarnath and Badrinath on Monday, capping a spiritual visit to the revered Himalayan shrines this week.
Her pilgrimage began on Sunday with a visit to Haridwar, where she performed rituals and sought blessings. On Monday morning, Chief Minister Gupta arrived at Kedarnath Dham, where she offered prayers to Baba Kedar for the prosperity and well-being of the nation. Following her visit to Kedarnath, she proceeded to Badrinath Dham to continue her spiritual journey.
Earlier on Sunday, CM Gupta, accompanied by her husband, commenced her tour in Haridwar. Her first stop was the iconic Har Ki Pauri, where she took a holy dip in the sacred Ganga River. The Ganga Sabha extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister, marking her first visit to Haridwar since assuming office.
Reflecting on the significance of the moment, Chief Minister Gupta stated, "The holy bath in Maa Ganga is very important for me." She added, "I have come to the sacred land of Har Ki Pauri after completing 100 days of my government's tenure. I have bowed at the feet of Maa Ganga and prayed for India to become developed, with Delhi also securing its rightful place."
During her Haridwar visit, the chief minister also expressed her aspiration for a cleaner Yamuna River.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Vatsalya Ganga Ashram in Kankhal on Sunday, she remarked, "Like the saints, I too wish that one day we can bathe in the Yamuna. For this, the campaign for Yamuna River's cleanliness will continue throughout my tenure."
She further emphasised that she took a "solemn pledge" after her Ganga bath in the holy city, seeking blessings from the saints before departing.