Rishikesh, May 22 -- In a sharp response to the people criticising Operation Sindoor, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the people to offer respect and salute Army personnel while on their way to the Char Dham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib

Chief Minister Dhami highlighted that over 11 lakh devotees have participated in the Char Dham Yatra so far. He shared this milestone during the flag-off ceremony of the first group of pilgrims embarking on the Hemkund Sahib Yatra from Rishikesh.

Speaking on the occasion, Dhami said, "So far, more than 11 lakh devotees have visited the Yatra. The area of Shri Hemkund Sahib has a rich ecosystem. It is our pledge to protect the environment here. We have pledged to make this Yatra plastic-fr...