Babus, mantris & buzz: Key strategy meeting at BJP headquarters on Sunday raises eyebrows!

Key strategy meeting at BJP headquarters on Sunday raises eyebrows!

A high-level meeting was held at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, bringing together top organisational office-bearers and leaders from across the country. Held in the presence of BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the crucial meeting was attended by two designated representatives from each state.

Prominent regional and central leaders who participated in the discussions included Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Madhya Pradesh PWD Minister Rakesh Singh and Union Minister Kirtivardhan Singh. Also present were Rajasthan's Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Delhi BJP president and MoS Harsh Malhotra, Uttar Pradesh Minister Asim Arun, national general secretary (Organisation) Sunil Bansal, Kerala leader Muralidhar and D. Purandeswari. The meeting focused on strengthening organisational planning and coordination across states.

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IAS Kriti Chachra aims to make governance and education accessible in Assam's Karbi Anglong

From digital public services to localised learning laboratories, Karbi Anglong District Commissioner Kriti Chachra, a 2021-batch IAS officer, is working to make governance more accessible and education more engaging in the district.

A citizen-centric system is being developed to make appointments with the Deputy Commissioner more convenient. In Karbi Anglong, a predominantly tribal district with difficult terrain and long travel distances, reaching the district headquarters can be challenging for many residents.

“I don’t want someone travelling for four hours to the DC office and then finding that I am not available or in field visit,” Chachra said.

The proposed app will allow citizens to book appointments with the Deputy Commissioner, receive registration IDs and obtain appointment confirmations. It will also feature a grievance redressal system through which residents can submit complaints from home and track their progress online.

The administration is also developing a road safety app called Tovar Ajipo, meaning “Road Mitra” in Karbi. It will enable citizens to report road-related problems, including damaged roads and missing signboards, by uploading photographs using GPS-enabled cameras. The app will also identify accident-prone locations and nearby hospitals and police stations. The initiative comes amid concerns over road accidents and ongoing construction activities in the district.

Another key initiative involves establishing localised learning laboratories inspired by the NIPUN Bharat mission and Delhi's NIPUN Shala model. These laboratories will offer activities related to astronomy and artificial intelligence (AI), making education more interactive and enjoyable for children.

“We are exploring CSR and DMFT funds for the initiative. We will start with Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and then extend it to Anganwadis so that everyone is covered,” she said.

The district library is also being upgraded with additional books and improved facilities.

Through these initiatives, Chachra aims to use technology and locally relevant solutions to bridge gaps in public services and education.

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Amit Shah chairs security review meeting at Delhi Police HQ

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According to police sources, the meeting focused on developing strategies to manage protests without escalation, strengthening intelligence gathering and improving police-public engagement. Shah had last visited the Delhi Police headquarters on August 30, 2022.

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