Dehradun, Sept. 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that his birthday on September 16 will not be marked with celebrations or formal events.

According to a release from the Chief Minister's Office, the day will be dedicated to simplicity and service. He said that dedicating such occasions to serving society and those in need is the truest form of celebration.

The Chief Minister stated that he would spend the day supporting disaster-affected people and extending assistance to the general public. He noted that many families in different parts of the state are facing hardships due to natural calamities. In such times, every section of society should step forward to support them. Every effort, he said, can be...