Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna museum in the late political stalwart’s native village Bughani on the occasion of his 98th birth anniversary in the Khirsu block of Pauri district on Tuesday. Bahuguna’s sons former chief minister Vijay Bahuguna, Shekhar Bahuguna, daughter and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi, grandsons including MlA Saurabh Bahuguna and his brother Saket Bahuguna were also among those present on the occasion along with cabinet ministers Satpal Maharaj, Harak Singh Rawat and state minister Dhan Singh Rawat.
Addressing the large gathering of locals and invited dignitaries on the occasion, the chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that HN Bahuguna had been a source of inspiration for all. Rawat said, “HN Bahuguna started his journey from a small village and went to Allahabad where his hard work saw his establishing his position in students union and then in the state politics. Due to his foresightedness,he created Parvitya Vikas Parishad for development of the mountainous districts of Uttarakhand during his term as the chief minister of undivided Uttar Pradesh.” Stating that though the political thinking of the late Bahuguna were dissimilar to those he had held, the chief minister said that despite this he was greatly impressed by the political stalwart, adding that one should follow the footsteps of such a legendary leader and take inspiration from him. Speaking about the priorities of the state government, Rawat stressed that the government will focus its efforts on making Uttarakhand free of corruption. Corruption will not be tolerated at any cost, he said, adding that those found guilty of corruption will have to face the legal repercussions irrespective of their position. The chief minister further averred that the government is strict about enforcing regulations for mining activity and stone crushers.