Tirath Singh Rawat’s 114-day-long term
as chief minister that concluded on Friday was replete with controversy.

His controversial remarks as well as
reversal of decisions taken by his predecessor Trivendra Singh Rawat kept
making the headlines while BJP leaders kept justifying the reversals as
correction of ‘mistakes’ that had cost Trivendra his job, reports Indian
Express.

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Here’s a look at the various decisions overturned
by Tirath Singh Rawat during his short stint as chief minister and his
controversial remarks that made the news:

Remark on ripped jeans: At a workshop organised by the State
Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Rawat said that women who wear
ripped jeans send out a wrong message to society. Following a backlash, he had
to apologise.

America enslaved India: At an event in Nainital, Tirat Singh Rawat made the ahistorical claim that, “America enslaved us for 200 years and ruled the world, but in today’s time, it is struggling.” At the same event, Rawat said that people with fewer children should not feel jealous of those with 20 kids getting more ration from the government.  

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PM Modi is like Ram: At an event in Haridwar days after assuming office, Rawat said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be admired like Lord Ram or Lord Krishna in future. He added that world leaders queue up to take pictures with PM Modi unlike previously when Indian leaders would just keep standing at a distance.   

Appointments cancelled: Tirath Singh Rawat’s government issued an order to release those appointed into various posts in commissions, boards and corporations by Trivendra. These posts were not refilled. 

Gairsain move overturned:  Days after taking charge, Tirath Singh Rawat suspended his predecessor’s decision to make summer capital Gairsain the third administrative division of the state along with Garhwal and Kumaon. The decision was justified as a move to assuage ‘public sentiment’ due to the anti-incumbency generated in the Kumaon region following the announcement.