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Rishabh Pant seeks land in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami assures help
Cricketer Rishabh Pant on Saturday sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in acquiring land to shift his base from Delhi to his native state. In a late-night post on X,…
The Story in Brief
Cricketer Rishabh Pant on Saturday sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in acquiring land to shift his base from Delhi to his native state. In a late-night post on X, Pant said he had been trying for three years to buy land but could not find anything suitable, and requested government assistance to build his first home in Uttarakhand.
Dhami responded on X, calling Pant the pride of Uttarakhand and saying officials have been directed to contact him and ensure all possible cooperation as per rules. Later, Dhami told reporters that Pant is welcome and officials will discuss everything with him. The appeal came months after Pant was traded from Lucknow Super Giants to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore ahead of IPL 2027.
The Indian Opinion
The social media chatter around this story has focused on the timing and typos of Pant's post, with some even questioning his mental state. That is a distraction. A public figure asking a chief minister for help with land is routine, and Dhami's prompt, rule-bound response is what any citizen should expect. The real test is whether officials actually ease the process for Pant, and whether the same courtesy extends to ordinary Pahadi residents who face similar land acquisition hurdles. Watch for how quickly the promised assistance is delivered.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
