Tawang, February 15, 2026: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday felicitated the newly elected Panchayat leaders of the Jang-Mukto constituency in Tawang, emphasising the importance of grassroots governance in strengthening the state.
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| Chief Minister Pema Khandu interacts with newly elected Panchayat leaders during a felicitation programme in Tawang. (Image: x.com/PemaKhanduBJP) |
The ceremony served as a platform for interaction between the state leadership and village representatives. During the meeting, the Panchayat leaders shared their views on local governance, highlighted pressing challenges, and outlined their development priorities for their respective villages.
Addressing the gathering, Khandu reiterated his government’s commitment to rural empowerment and participatory governance. “Strong villages build a strong state,” he said, stressing that effective local leadership is key to Arunachal Pradesh’s overall progress.
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The Chief Minister, who represents the Mukto Assembly constituency, urged the newly elected representatives to serve with dedication, transparency, and accountability. He expressed confidence that their leadership would contribute to tangible development and improved governance at the grassroots level.
The interaction concluded with the Chief Minister extending his best wishes to the Panchayat leaders for a successful tenure in service of the people.
