Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna was an important pillar of politics: Chief Minister

CM Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former Chief Minister Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his birth anniversary, offered floral tribute at his statue

Bahuguna ji served the nation, as a minister, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Union Minister: CM Yogi

Lucknow, April 2026 : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to former Chief Minister late Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna on his sacred birth anniversary and offered floral tributes at his statue located at Yojana Bhawan. Chief Minister said, “Bahuguna ji was an important pillar of Indian politics.”

He added, Bahuguna ji was born on April 25, 1919, in Pauri Garhwal district of the then Uttar Pradesh, now Uttarakhand. After receiving his early education in his village, he moved to Prayagraj for higher education. From 1942 to 1946, he actively participated in the Quit India Movement on the call of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, due to which the British government also imprisoned him.

Chief Minister said, “Bahuguna ji made a strong impression as a prominent student leader at Allahabad University. He remained actively involved in the freedom movement of the country. After independence, in the first general elections of 1952, he became a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the first time. He also got the opportunity to serve as a minister in the state government. His services as a minister of various departments and as Chief Minister in Uttar Pradesh were commendable.”

CM Yogi added, Bahuguna ji had his own vision regarding the development of Uttar Pradesh, which can still be felt effectively being implemented on the ground. Bahuguna ji also served in several ministries in the central government. His contribution to the nation during his long political and public life has been remarkable and serves as an inspiration for the present generation.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, MLA Neeraj Bora, Amresh Kumar, Legislative Council Member Lalji Prasad Nirmal, Ramchandra Pradhan and others were present at the program.