Dehradun, Jan. 7 -- A Jayanti programme commemorating Nityanand Swami-Uttarakhand's first Chief Minister and former Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council-was organised by the Shri Nityanand Swami Jan Seva Samiti.

Former Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari paid homage and recalled Swami's visionary leadership, simplicity, integrity, and exemplary life. He stated that Nityanand Swami laid a strong foundation for the state of Uttarakhand, and the key decisions taken during his tenure continue to guide the state even today.

The programme was attended by former Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Swami Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan Rishikesh, Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament Naresh Bansal and Mahendra Bhatt...