Rishabh Pant’s Viral ‘Gift’ Request: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Responds, Says Officials Will Contact Him
Rishabh Pant's late-night appeal for help in acquiring land in Uttarakhand has drawn a response from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Dhami praised Pant's love for his motherland and said concerned officials would soon contact the cricketer and provide all possible cooperation as per the rules.
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a late-night appeal to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, seeking help in acquiring land in the state as he looks to shift his base from Delhi. Pant's post on X, published at around 12:46 AM on Saturday, quickly went viral, with the unusual timing and several grammatical errors in his message drawing considerable attention online.
In his lengthy post, Pant directly tagged Dhami and explained that he had been trying to purchase land in Uttarakhand for nearly three years. The cricketer said he wanted to return to his native state, build a base there and contribute to the development of the region.
Rishabh Pant's Appeal To Pushkar Dhami
Pant wrote that finding suitable land had become a 'nightmare' and sought the chief minister's intervention in facilitating the acquisition process. He also expressed his strong emotional connection with Uttarakhand and said he wanted to move back to be closer to his 'Pahadi people'. Rishabh Pant Tops Uttarakhand’s Individual Taxpayer List With Record INR 23.84 Crore Contribution.
Rishabh Pant's Late-Night Land Plea to Pushkar Dhami Goes Viral
Pant's message began with, 'Hello sir how's you???' before he explained his desire to shift from Delhi to Uttarakhand. He also referred to land that he was supposedly expected to receive after promoting the state in the past.
The post generated widespread reactions, with some social media users focusing on Pant's writing style and the late hour at which he made the appeal.
Reacting to Pant's late-night post, one fan questioned his state of mind and the timing of the message. 'Is he drunk? So much spelling errors, grammatical mistakes and talking nonsence at 1 pm in the night. Hope he is well. India is playing a test match, and he is occupied with these things at 1 pm?' the fan wrote.
Pushkar Dhami Responds To Pant
Dhami responded to Pant on X and praised the cricketer for bringing recognition to Uttarakhand through his achievements in cricket. The chief minister said Pant's desire to return to his motherland and contribute to the state was commendable. Rishabh Pant Trains With MS Dhoni in Ranchi Ahead of IND vs SL 2026 Test Series.
Pushkar Dhami Responds to Rishabh Pant's Land Request
प्रिय ऋषभ, आप उत्तराखण्ड के गौरव हैं। आपने अपने शानदार खेल और उपलब्धियों से देश-दुनिया में देवभूमि का नाम रोशन किया है। अपनी मातृभूमि के प्रति आपका यह प्रेम और यहां वापस आकर योगदान देने की भावना अत्यंत सराहनीय है।
आपके द्वारा उठाए गए विषय के संबंध में संबंधित अधिकारियों को… https://t.co/v3iFQVpxUK
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) August 8, 2026
Dhami assured Pant that instructions had been issued to the concerned officials and that they would contact him soon to address his concerns and provide all possible cooperation in accordance with the rules.
'Dear Rishabh, you are the pride of Uttarakhand,' Dhami wrote in his response.
Pant Returns To Delhi Capitals
Pant's desire to establish a base in Uttarakhand comes shortly after a major development in his IPL career. In June, he was traded from Lucknow Super Giants to his former franchise Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
Delhi Capitals acquired Pant for INR 15 crore in the pre-auction trade, while Lucknow Super Giants received spinner Kuldeep Yadav in exchange for INR 13.5 crore.
Pant, who hails from Uttarakhand, has previously spoken about his connection with the state and his desire to contribute to his home region.
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