Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 17 Oct: The Lok Bhavan family accorded a heartfelt farewell to Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) on Saturday. On the occasion, officers and employees of Lok Bhavan presented him with a memento as a token of their respect and gratitude.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that the five years he had spent in Uttarakhand had passed so quickly that he had hardly realised how time had flown. He described this period as one of the most special and memorable phases of his life. He said that during his long service in the Army, opportunities to interact closely with people had been relatively limited. However, as Governor, he had the opportunity to meet and engage openly with people from different sections of society and learn from their experiences.
Lt Gen Singh said that he had learned a great deal in Uttarakhand. The affection, warmth and cooperation of the people of the state would always remain memorable to him. He added that throughout this period, he had also continued to document his experiences and thoughts, enabling him to preserve numerous lessons and cherished memories.
Expressing his gratitude to all officers and employees, the Governor said that everyone at Lok Bhavan had worked with a spirit of teamwork, mutual coordination and dedication. He added that the moments spent with the Lok Bhavan family and the memories associated with the institution would always remain close to his heart.
During the programme, officers and employees also shared their experiences and memories of working with the Governor.
Secretary to the Governor, Ravinath Raman, Additional Secretary, Reena Joshi, along with all officers and employees of Lok Bhavan, were present on the occasion.
