Uttarakhand Election 2022: Harak Singh Rawat Meets CM Dhami, Calls Him Younger Brother

Amid the speculations of resignation, Harak Singh Rawat underwent a change of heart and met CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday evening. Rawat even addressed Dhami as his younger brother.

Harak Singh Rawat had shown resentment with the party after the proposal of opening a medical college in his region was not passed. (File Image)

Harak Singh Rawat And Pushkar Dhami Meeting: The political stir in Uttarakhand has calmed down. In the last 24 hours, the revolt storm brewing within Congress, as well as BJP, has been resolved. Both the parties saved themselves from the loss. On one hand, Congress convinced Harish Rawat, and on the other hand, BJP managed to resolve Harak Singh Rawat's resentment.

Amid the speculations of resignation, Harak Singh Rawat underwent a change of heart and met CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday evening. Rawat even addressed Dhami as his younger brother.

I and CM Dhami Go Back A Long Time.

Rawat said, “Pushkar Dhami is my younger brother and our relations are not new, rather they go back a long time. I have been with him since he was a child, even when he got married.”

The reason for Harak Singh Rawat to be angry was that the proposal to set up a medical college in his region, Kotdwar, was not approved. However, the party came into action within 24 hours as he was called for a meeting with the CM.

The meeting was held at CM’s residence in the presence of senior leaders like Minister Dhan Singh Rawat and state president Madan Kaushik. Rawat was assured by the party members that the college will be built and Rs 25 crores were allotted for the same.

Harak Singh Rawat Upset Over Building Medical College

With the same confidence, the Uttarakhand BJP president called Rawat's anger and media reports baseless. However, Rawat, nonetheless happy now, is making sure to mention that he was upset with the party. He said, “I raised the matter in the Cabinet yesterday too but when I was not heard, I left the cabinet expressing my displeasure. I was really upset... Whether I contest from Kotdwar or not, when we promise the people something, it should be fulfilled.”