Dehradun, Aug. 16 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Remembering Lord Krishna on his birth anniversary, he called him the "symbol of truth, righteousness, and justice".

"Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birth celebration of Lord Shri Krishna, the symbol of truth, righteousness, and justice. I pray to Lord Shri Krishna for the happy, healthy, and auspicious life of you all," CM Dhami wrote on X.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami and called it a "sacred festival" of faith.

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