Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a virtual address at the ‘Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Zila Panchayat Members Conference’ in Daman-Diu on Friday. He emphasized the importance of grassroots-level engagement and ethical principles in governance to help India become a developed nation by 2047.
Modi highlighted that the BJP’s strength lies in its dedicated workers who support the party’s cause. He encouraged Zila Panchayat members to actively contribute to district development. He also emphasized the significance of Panchayats in India’s democratic structure and urged BJP workers to address the concerns of common citizens together. Modi suggested that workers stay connected and coordinated through platforms like WhatsApp.
He recommended that Zila Panchayat members select three social issues annually and dedicate four months to each problem. This approach could lead to the resolution of 15 challenges within five years. Modi expressed his belief in the power of organization, values, dedication, and collective responsibility.
Modi also highlighted the allocation of a substantial budget for asset creation through the MGNREGA program. He mentioned accomplishments such as the construction of over 30,000 Zila Panchayat buildings. Modi suggested using MGNREGA funds for developmental projects like pond construction, roadwork, or plantation drives.
The conference took place in Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, with BJP President J P Nadda also in attendance. This is the third Panchayati Raj Parishad conference held by the BJP in the last 15 days, with previous meetings held in Faridabad, Haryana, and Howrah, West Bengal.
