On the third and final day of her visit to Uttarakhand today, President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Neem Karoli Baba’s Ashram (Kainchi Dham) and at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, seeking peace and prosperity for the nation. Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmit Singh was also present on the occasion.
President Murmu is currently in Nainital to attend the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University, where medals are being awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Earlier yesterday, the President participated in the ceremony marking the completion of 125 years of the establishment of the Raj Bhavan in Nainital.
On the occasion, President Murmu said that just as the Rashtrapati Bhavan is a symbol of the Republic in independent India, Raj Bhavans are symbols of the democratic system in the states. She also stated that since its formation, Uttarakhand has been continuously moving forward on the path of progress and prosperity, expressing confidence that the state will continue to reach new heights of development.
