Yachuli: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called upon the people of the state to join his campaign against ‘money culture’ in elections.
Making the clarion call here on Wednesday at a massive public meeting, Khandu urged for an election next year ‘based on performance’ and not ‘based on money’.
Arunachal Pradesh goes to polls in the first half of 2024.
“We always complain about corruption. But have we ever thought where it begins? It begins when a voter casts his or her valuable vote in exchange of money. Unfortunately in our state, the candidate who pumps out the most cash wins the election. This must be stopped,” he said.
Khandu termed money culture as the reason for eligible, capable and honest people losing out to represent their constituency and work for people’s development.
“Where is the time and zest for the representative, who spends crores of rupees to win elections, to think for development? His five years will be spent to recover the spent cash, earn more cash to invest in his next election,” he observed.
Khandu made a fervent appeal to youngsters, society leaders, CBOs and religious leaders to set out against this ill so that the coming election is fought on clean and impartial grounds and sincere and honest people make it to the Legislative Assembly.
Appreciating the people of Yachuli constituency for being the torch bearers in cultural as well as developmental aspects, especially for the Nysihis, Khandu said the region has been the nucleus of the emerging Nyishi tribe.
He congratulated the people on having an able, sincere and dedicated representative in TabaTedir, Minister Education.
“I have known Tedir since he was heading the Urban Development department as its Chief Engineer. He is a very capable person and has proved it by bringing in unprecedented developmental projects to the constituency. You all are lucky indeed and that resigned from his government post and decided to serve you as your legislator,” he said.
Also read: CM Khandu announces creation of ‘Keyi Panyor’ district
