Question: Who has been elected the next chief minister of Uttarakhand?
(a) Trivendra Singh Rawat
(b) Prakash Pant
(c) Ajay Bhatt
(d) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
- He was chosen next CM of Uttarakhand in the BJP legislature party meeting held in Dehradun on 3 June 2021.
- Pushkar Singh Dhami will be the youngest Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Also,he will be the third chief minister of Uttarakhand in four months after political upheaval. He will replace Tirath Singh Rawat.
- 45-year-old Pushkar Singh Dhami is a two-time MLA from the Khatima constituency(first in 2012,next in 2017).
About Pushkar Singh Dhami:
- Born in Pithoragarh district in 1975, Pushkar Singh Dhami has worked in different positions in the RSS and its affiliate bodies for 33 years. At present, he is also BJP’s state vice-president.
- Dhami had served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Bhagat Singh Koshiyari when he was the chief minister in 2001-2002.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/uttarakhand-news-live-updates-pushkar-dhami-next-chief-minister-tirath-singh-rawat-resignation-7387198/
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/who-is-pushkar-singh-dhami-the-next-uttarakhand-cm-7387520/