Pant slams red tape over Uttarakhand land purchase

Star wicket-keeper and explosive batter Rishabh Pant wants to return to his roots in Uttarakhand. He is trying to purchase land in the State but has been deterred by red tape for the last three years. At last, the gritty cricketer who recovered from a near-fatal road mishap a few years back took to social media to vent his frustration.

Currently touring Sri Lanka with the national team, Pant has sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s help in purchasing land to build his first home in the State, saying procedural difficulties and a lack of clarity have stalled his efforts for nearly three years. Responding to Pant, Dhami described him as “the pride of Uttarakhand” and assured him of all possible assistance in accordance with the law.

The wicketkeeper-batter, one of Uttarakhand’s prominent sporting icons, appealed posts early on Saturday.

“I have been trying for the past three years to find suitable land in Uttarakhand, but I have not been able to understand the process clearly,” Pant said, tagging the CM.

“Dear Rishabh, you are the pride of Uttarakhand. With your splendid performances and achievements, you have illuminated the name of Devbhoomi across the country and the world. Your love for your motherland and your desire to return and contribute here are truly commendable,” Dhami posted on X.