Raipur

BJP gears up for Panchayat polls ahead

Staff Reporter

Immediately after the urban body elections, the State BJP’s Panchayat Cell will hold a massive Convention in the State between January 14 and February 15.

This was disclosed by State Panchayat Minister Ajay Chandrakar in a meeting held at the State BJP headquarters ‘Ekatm Parisar’ here regarding preparations underway for the Panchayat elections on Friday.He said that people are in support of BJP and the party will emerge victorious with greater margin of votes in the Panchayat polls. ‘However, party workers should pull up their socks and go between people to apprise them about the achievements of Central and State Government.’

BJP State General Secretary (Organisation) Rampratap Singh motivated the members and office-bearers of Panchayat Cell and said that they should start afresh with commitment for the three-tier Panchayat election. "We will have to chalk out a strategy and work according to it to get good results," said Singh.

BJP State President Dharamlal Kaushik said that the Congress party has no issue left for the election and are trying to create hype on ration card and paddy procurement to make it an issue for the election.“We will have to inform the voters that the Chief Minister Raman Singh has clarified that all eligible ration card holders will get ration. Their ration cards will not be cancelled," said Kaushik.

Former Minister Ramvichar Netam said that the party has performed well but discussions are needed for improvisation. “Chief Minister Raman Singh has given a new identity to Panchayati Raj in the State and this is giving good results,' said Netam.State BJP Panchayat Cell In-charge Bhupendra Savanni said that the State has won award in the field of Panchayati Raj. BJP will win the panchayat election.

State Convener of the Panchayat Cell Chhatarsingh Nayak conducted the proceedings of the meeting which was attended by district convenors and office bearers of the Cell.