Anil K Antony Visits Nagaland as New BJP In-Charge
Anil K Antony, the new BJP in-charge of Nagaland and Meghalaya, visited Nagaland for the first time after his appointment. He emphasized the party’s commitment to ensuring that Nagaland receives full support from the Central government.
Meeting with Leaders
Antony stated, “We have a very strong organisation here. I have started meeting all the leaders here. I still haven’t started meeting the allies…” He assured that Nagaland would get all the support from the centre and continue growing.
Keynote Address
Antony posted on his official X handle about his visit, mentioning his keynote address at the BJP extended state committee meeting. He focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s developmental agenda and the Act East policy. Senior leaders, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and State President Benjamin Yepthomi, attended the meeting.
Encouragement from State President
State BJP President Benjamin Yepthomi urged party members not to be discouraged by recent Lok Sabha election results but to continue working hard. He highlighted the success in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections, where 25 out of 52 BJP candidates were elected, including 11 women councillors. Yepthomi noted that 44% of the BJP councillors are women, reflecting Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Nari Shakti and inclusive development.
Anil K Antony -: Anil K Antony is a politician who has recently been given the responsibility to oversee the activities of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) in the states of Nagaland and Meghalaya.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is currently the ruling party at the central government level.
Nagaland -: Nagaland is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture and diverse tribes.
Meghalaya -: Meghalaya is another state in northeastern India, famous for its hills, rainfall, and beautiful landscapes.
Central government -: The Central government refers to the national government of India, which is responsible for the entire country. It is led by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He is a member of the BJP and has been in office since 2014.
State President Benjamin Yepthomi -: Benjamin Yepthomi is a senior leader in the BJP and the president of the party’s state unit in Nagaland.
Women councillors -: Women councillors are female members who have been elected to local government bodies, such as city councils or village panchayats, to represent the people.