Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday underscored the importance of discipline, ideological clarity and grassroots empowerment while addressing the State Level Orientation Programme of newly elected Zilla Parishad Chairpersons (ZPCs), Zilla Parishad Members (ZPMs) and Gram Panchayat Chairpersons (GPCs).
Congratulating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organisation for its performance in the recent Panchayat elections, the Chief Minister described the results as historic, stating that the party secured an overwhelming presence across the state.
He lauded the party workers and newly elected representatives, noting that a large number of first-time representatives, including graduates and postgraduates, had entered the Panchayati Raj system.
Khandu said the orientation programme was aimed at equipping newly elected representatives with clarity on party ideology, responsibilities, conduct and coordination with government systems. He informed that separate training programmes for Panchayati Raj representatives would also be conducted by the Panchayati Raj Department over the coming days.
Highlighting the BJP as a “party with a difference”, the Chief Minister said the BJP functions on the principle of “Nation First” and is driven by ideology rather than power. He contrasted this with other political parties, stating that the BJP prioritises service to the nation and society above individual or party interests.
