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Karnataka governor Sudha Yadav receives welcome in Rewari village

Governor Sudha Yadav visited Dhamlawas on Sunday, the native village of her late husband, Deputy Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav.

Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav received a welcome in Dhamlawas, her husband's native village in Rewari district, on Sunday, according to The Times of India.

The district administration provided a guard of honour for the Governor upon her arrival. Local residents greeted her with traditional hospitality and floral garlands.

During the visit, Yadav paid floral tributes at the samadhi of her husband, Deputy Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav. He was one of the first martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War.

Yadav stated that the people of South Haryana have supported her through difficult times. She noted that their trust and affection have been her strength during her journey from a schoolteacher to the governor of Karnataka.

The visit occurred on the same day as the celebrations for Haryana Day and Karnataka Rajyotsava, both of which are observed on November 1.

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