The Chief Minister arrived in Panchur on Friday as part of his Uttarakhand tour and stayed overnight in the village. On Saturday morning, he stepped out for a walk through the locality, meeting villagers along the way. During the interaction, CM Yogi distributed chocolates to children and played with them, lifting some onto his lap and speaking to them affectionately.
A short video from the visit shows the Chief Minister smiling as he told a child, “I am like your grandfather too,” a remark that quickly went viral online. In another moment that resonated with many, a young girl, after receiving a chocolate from him, attempted to hand it over to her grandfather standing nearby. CM Yogi gently stopped her, telling her the chocolate was meant for her and reassuring her that it was safe and edible.
Villagers present during the visit described the atmosphere as relaxed and cordial. Several residents were seen taking selfies with the Chief Minister, while others spoke briefly with him about local issues. Officials accompanying him maintained a low profile, allowing the interaction to remain informal.
The visit to Panchur holds personal significance for Yogi Adityanath, as it is his ancestral village and a place he has visited on earlier occasions. His stopover was not part of any formal public programme, but rather a personal engagement during his broader tour of Uttarakhand.
Political observers note that such moments, though informal, often attract public attention as they humanise leaders known for their administrative focus and strict public image. While no policy announcements or official statements were made during the visit, the interaction underscored the Chief Minister’s connection with his roots and his ease in engaging with ordinary citizens.
The video clips and photographs from Panchur continue to circulate widely, drawing mixed reactions online but largely being shared as a feel-good moment. For many villagers, however, it was simply an opportunity to meet someone they consider one of their own, spending a quiet morning walk among familiar faces.
