By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday organized a farewell ceremony in honour of outgoing Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) at his residence.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM Dhami lauded Singh’s tenure and praised his contribution to Uttarakhand’s development and public welfare. Dhami described Singh’s tenure as inspiring for the state, saying his experience, vision, discipline and positive approach had given fresh direction to several important areas, including education, youth development, women’s empowerment and the welfare of ex-servicemen.
Singh on his part expressed gratitude to Dhami, the state government, the administration, institutions, public representatives and the people of Uttarakhand for their support and affection. He said serving as Governor of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand had been a matter of pride and privilege. His tenure had given him an opportunity to experience the state’s rich cultural traditions, spiritual heritage, natural beauty and the warmth of its people.