In a spirited push to consolidate grassroots support, Arunachal Pradesh’s Minister for Women & Child Development, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology, Dasanglu Pul, spearheaded a BJP campaign trail through the remote border villages of Anjaw district on Saturday. As the local MLA, Pul’s door-to-door engagements in Taflagam, Chaglagam, and Mailiang villages aimed to rally voters for the party’s candidates in the upcoming Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) elections scheduled for December 15.
The visits, marked by enthusiastic receptions from villagers, underscored the BJP’s strategy to penetrate Arunachal’s farthest frontiers, where connectivity challenges and cultural diversity demand tailored outreach. Residents extended a warm welcome, showering the minister with traditional hospitality and voicing unanimous endorsement for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s vision of empowered local governance.
Campaign Highlights: Direct Connect with Border Communities
Pul’s itinerary focused on intimate interactions with families, youth, and women self-help groups, highlighting the state government’s transformative initiatives under Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Key discussions revolved around infrastructure upgrades, women’s empowerment schemes, cultural preservation, and enhanced border security—pressing concerns for Anjaw, one of Arunachal’s most strategically sensitive districts along the India-China frontier.
A focal point was garnering backing for Gogrem Hagabre, the BJP’s nominee for Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) from the Changlagam Circle. Villagers pledged their votes, citing the party’s track record in delivering tangible development to isolated hamlets. The campaign also spotlighted the broader PRI framework, with Pul advocating for “stronger Panchayats as engines of rural progress.”
Accompanying the minister were prominent BJP figures and election functionaries, including:
- Hínum Tachu, BJP Election Observer for Anjaw
- Bakhem Tawsik, former Vice Chairman of Biodiversity Arunachal Pradesh
- Mailu Tega, incumbent ZPM of Chaglagam
- Anandso Tayang, Secretary of BJP Anjaw District Committee
- Local karyakartas, ex-ZPMs, and youth wing representatives
These leaders reinforced the message of unity and development, distributing campaign materials and addressing local queries on schemes like the Vibrant Villages Programme and Jal Jeevan Mission.
Minister’s Vision: Inclusive Growth for Anjaw’s Horizons
Addressing the media post-visits, Minister Pul expressed profound gratitude for the overwhelming response, interpreting it as a mandate for accelerated action.
“The show of trust and encouragement from voters in these remote corners strengthens our commitment to serve the community and promote holistic development in the region,” Pul stated.
She reaffirmed the BJP-led government’s dedication to “inclusive governance, empowered Panchayats, and accelerated grassroots development,” promising to channel resources to ensure “tangible benefits reach every corner of the district.” Pul highlighted Anjaw’s unique challenges—rugged terrain, limited road access, and vulnerability to cross-border influences—and outlined plans for eco-tourism hubs, skill training centres, and digital literacy drives to empower the youth.
The outreach aligns with the BJP’s statewide momentum, having secured 62 uncontested seats in the PRI polls as of November 30. With nominations closed and scrutiny completed, the party eyes a dominant performance in Anjaw, where border stability and sustainable livelihoods remain electoral cornerstones.
Significance Amid Panchayat Polls
Anjaw’s PRI elections, part of Arunachal’s single-phase statewide exercise covering 8,31,648 voters and 2,171 polling stations, are crucial for decentralised decision-making in this easternmost district. Pul’s campaign exemplifies the BJP’s blend of high-level leadership and hyper-local engagement, aiming to translate voter enthusiasm into electoral gains while addressing the Model Code of Conduct’s emphasis on ethical campaigning.
As the December 15 polling date approaches, such initiatives signal the party’s confidence in retaining its stronghold, fostering a narrative of progress that resonates from Itanagar to Anjaw’s misty valleys. With counting set for December 20, the outcomes will shape local governance for the next five years, potentially amplifying Arunachal’s voice in national development agendas.
(Source: India Today NE)
