Dehradun, Nov. 24 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday claimed that the state government's ongoing anti-encroachment drive freed over 10,000 acres of land from illegal encroachments since its inception. Addressing the inauguration of the new second floor of the All India Uttarakhand Dharamshala Ashram in Rajasthan's Pushkar, Dhami said the state government took "several bold and necessary decisions" aimed at preserving the region's character and sanctity. These included stringent laws against "land jihad, love jihad and spit jihad". All three of these terms are not officially recognised but used by right-wing groups. New anti-riot laws enacted by the state allowed authorities to recover damages directly from those involved in rioting and public disorder, said Dhami. "Over 10,000 acres of government land have been cleared," he said, adding that the government would continue its efforts without compromise to protect public land and ensure lawful use of state resources. Dhami also said that Uttarakhand had become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which, he said, aims to create a uniform and equitable legal framework for all citizens. He added that a new law abolishing the state Madrasa Board now made a government-approved curriculum mandatory for all educational institutions. He also highlighted "Operation Kalanemi," an initiative aimed at taking strict action against people who allegedly disguise themselves and misuse religious sites for ulterior motives. He said the government's objective was not to deepen divisions but to strengthen Uttarakhand's identity as a centre of cultural and spiritual learning. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Dhami said the country was experiencing a "cultural renaissance," with initiatives such as the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and the reconstruction in Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham ,setting new global benchmarks for spiritual infrastructure. He said Uttarakhand was working on similar projects, including the beautification of Kedarkhand and Manaskhand temple circuits, the Haridwar-Rishikesh corridor, the Sharda corridor, and a Centre for Hindu Studies at Doon University. Dhami said that Pushkar holds a special place in Sanatan tradition and is considered the "guru of all tirthas." He added that the Char Dham Yatra is deemed complete only after taking a holy dip in the Pushkar lake. He also incorporated a personal note into the speech - saying that his parents likely named him "Pushkar" inspired by this sacred significance. Calling upon expatriate Uttarakhandis to promote the state's culture with pride, Dhami said the government is committed to making Uttarakhand the spiritual capital of India. "We are moving forward with the mantra of 'resolve without options,' and every Uttarakhandi has an important role to play," he said....