Chandigarh, Apr 14 (PTI) A meeting of the core group of the Haryana unit of the BJP was held on Tuesday to deliberate on the strategy for the upcoming local body polls, while ongoing party programmes were also reviewed.
The meeting was attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli and the party’s state in-charge Satish Poonia, among others.
During the meeting, which lasted for nearly two hours, discussions were also held regarding the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ (Women’s Reservation Act) and other party initiatives that have recently concluded or are scheduled to take place in the coming days.
Several programmes have been planned to promote awareness about the Act and encourage active public participation, particularly among women.
According to a party statement giving details of the meeting, which was held at Haryana BJP headquarters in Panchkula, the leaders also deliberated on the strategy for the upcoming urban local body elections.
Haryana State Election Commission had on Monday announced that elections for Panchkula, Ambala and Sonipat Municipal Corporations and other municipal bodies will be conducted on May 10.
The main contest in these elections is expected to be between the BJP and the Congress.
During the party meeting, Chief Minister Saini also engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the state government’s policies, while Badoli talked about organisational matters.
Satish Poonia emphasised the need for better coordination between the party and the government to ensure that the policies and programmes of both reach the masses in a more effective manner.
Later, Saini told reporters that resolutions in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be drafted by panchayats, municipalities and municipal corporations.
Saini also extended his greetings on the birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
Badoli mentioned that a strategy has been formulated for the civic elections. He said specific duties have been assigned to ministers and party office-bearers for these elections.
Badoli added that a five-member committee will conduct consultations and prepare reports on April 15 and 16 in all areas where polls are to be held. PTI SUN — MNK MNK
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