Reacting to the MP Ajay Tamta’s allegation against the State Government, the Chief Minister, Harish Rawat, has described it as baseless.
He said that that the message of successful completion of the yatra has already reached the entire nation. The yatra is important for tourism as well as the livelihood of the people of the State.The yatra was conducted in the face of challenging weather conditions and its successful completion is a matter of pride. After the yatra, the people again feel safe to come to Uttrakhand.
The Government is working with commitment and strategically to revive tourism in the State. The Nanda Devi Raaj Jaat yatra is associated with the honour of the State.
The baseless and irresponsible statements by Tamta along with his friends might harm the image of the State and he is indirectly harming the progress of the State.
The CM said that Tamta must be responsible and help the Government work towards the benefit of the State.In the year 2000, only two to three thousand people could be a part of the yatra and over two dozen people had died during the yatra then.