Haldwani (Uttarakhand) [India], September 10 : BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday offered prayers and performed rituals at the Mahalaxmi Temple in Haldwani.
After the temple visit, Nabin said that he prayed for the continued strength of India's heritage and culture, adding that Uttarakhand, known as 'Devbhoomi' (Land of Gods), reflects the true imprint of Indian culture.
"I prayed to God the way our heritage and culture are established across the world, if one wishes to witness the true imprint of Indian culture, one needs only look at this 'Devbhoomi' (Land of Gods). This sacred land remains perpetually vibrant with energy. This is the land of martyrs. The valor of our martyrs shines brightly from this soil. We believe that this land's energy, combined with development, trust, and the spirit of service with which we have worked here, will garner us the public's blessings," Nabin told reporters. 
Meanwhile, the BJP National President Nitin Nabin and CM Dhami attended the party's Extended State Working Committee meeting at Hotel Vintage Green in Haldwani here on Wednesday.
The meeting is focused on key organisational issues, strengthening the party's grassroots network and expanding the outreach of government welfare schemes across Uttarakhand.
Senior party leaders and workers are participating in the meeting, where discussions are centred on strengthening booth-level organisation and increasing coordination among party functionaries.
The BJP leadership is also deliberating on organisational priorities and strategies to further strengthen the party's presence at the grassroots level across the state.
The meeting assumes significance as the party seeks to consolidate its organisational structure and ensure that the benefits of public welfare initiatives reach people effectively.