Rewari: Karnataka governor Sudha Yadav received a grand and emotional welcome on Sunday during her maiden visit to her husband’s native village, Dhamlawas in Rewari district, after assuming office. The visit coincided with Haryana Day and Karnataka Rajyotsava, both celebrated on Nov 1.The district administration accorded her a guard of honour upon arrival, while local residents welcomed her with floral garlands and traditional hospitality. In an emotional moment, Yadav visited the samadhi of her husband, Deputy Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav, who was among the first martyrs of the Kargil War in 1999, and paid floral tributes.Recalling the events of May 26, 1999, which changed the course of her life, she said the people of South Haryana had always stood by her through difficult times. “Regardless of how challenging the circumstances were, the people of this region have always supported me. Their blessings, trust and affection throughout my journey, from being a schoolteacher to becoming the governor of Karnataka, remain my greatest strength,” she said.
