Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute to Former CM Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna in Lucknow

Lucknow | March 17, 2026: Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday attended a tribute celebration marking the death anniversary of former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna in Lucknow. The Chief Minister offered floral respects at his statue and remembered him as a distinguished leader, freedom fighter, and capable administrator.

Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said that Bahuguna played a pivotal role in accelerating Uttar Pradesh’s  development and strengthening social awareness. He noted that Bahuguna’s efforts significantly contributed to building national consciousness during and after India’s freedom struggle.

Highlighting his early life, the Chief Minister said Bahuguna hailed from a small village in Pauri district and later pursued higher education in Prayagraj, where he emerged as a student leader and actively participated in the independence movement. He was also jailed during the Quit India Movement for his role as a young activist.

CM Yogi further said that in independent India, Bahuguna made valuable contributions in multiple roles, including as a minister, Chief Minister, and Union Minister. He credited him with giving a new identity to Prayagraj and taking the state’s progress to greater heights through his dedication to public welfare.

Several senior leaders and dignitaries, including Brajesh Pathak, Swatantra Dev Singh, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, and Sanyukta Bhatia, were also present and paid their respects on the occasion.