Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Uttarakhand CM Pays Tribute to Bal Thackeray and Jaswant Singh Rawat
A leader in the state of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, remembered two important people who passed away.
First, he honored Balasaheb Thackeray, who started a political group called Shiv Sena.
The Chief Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray cared a lot about keeping the country united and proud of its culture.
He also remembered Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, a brave soldier from Uttarakhand who fought in a war against China many years ago.
This soldier showed amazing courage and gave his life to protect his country.
The Chief Minister said that both men are inspirations because of their dedication to India and their bravery.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary.
Dhami praised Thackeray for prioritizing national unity, cultural pride, and dedication to Sanatan culture and Indian identity.
Bal Thackeray, a former cartoonist, founded Shiv Sena in 1966 and the newspaper 'Saamana' but held no official positions.
The Chief Minister also honored Maha Vir Chakra Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat on his martyrdom day for his valor in the 1962 India-China War.
Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, from Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, displayed extraordinary bravery and died defending the motherland.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Paid tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary and Maha Vir Chakra Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat on his martyrdom day.
- When
- Monday (on the death anniversary of Bal Thackeray and martyrdom day of Jaswant Singh Rawat, November 17th)
- Where
- Uttarakhand (CM's statements, concerning individuals from Maharashtra and Uttarakhand)
- Why
- To honor their legacies, dedicating lives to national unity, cultural pride (Thackeray), and defending the motherland with valor (Rawat).
Bal Thackeray
Jaswant Singh Rawat
Focus of Tribute
Bal Thackeray
Bal Thackeray was lauded for prioritizing national unity, cultural pride, and dedication to Sanatan culture and Indian identity.
Jaswant Singh Rawat
Jaswant Singh Rawat was honored for his unparalleled valor and extraordinary bravery in the India-China War, defending the motherland.
Role and Background
Bal Thackeray
A politician and founder of Shiv Sena, initially a cartoonist, known for hardlined Hindutva advocacy and founding the newspaper 'Saamana'. He never held official positions.
Jaswant Singh Rawat
A military rifleman who displayed exceptional bravery in combat, posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his actions during the 1962 India-China War.
- Bal Thackeray's Birthplace
- Pune
- Bal Thackeray's Birth Year
- 1926
- Shiv Sena Founding Year
- 1966
- Bal Thackeray's Death Year
- 2012
- Jaswant Singh Rawat's Hometown
- Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- War Jaswant Singh Rawat Fought In
- 1962 India-China War
- Award for Jaswant Singh Rawat
- Maha Vir Chakra
