The selection of capable representatives is essential for local as well as national development, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani said after casting his vote during the final phase of the Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections in Bilaspur district on Saturday.
Dharmani exercised his franchise at the Panaul polling station in the Ghumarwin development block and called upon voters, particularly the youth, to actively participate in the democratic process.
Emphasising the significance of grassroots governance, the minister said the election of PRI representatives was particularly important as the Panchayati Raj system remains the closest and most accessible tier of governance for the common people.
Dharmani urged young voters to elect candidates who are committed to public service, possess a clear vision and have the ability to translate that vision into tangible development on the ground.
Describing youth as “game changers”, he said their participation and electoral choices would play a crucial role in making the state self-reliant, transforming India into a developed nation and ensuring better governance.
