ITANAGAR, 7 Oct: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh unit on Wednesday joined the nationwide Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha and Seva Jyoti Yatra to commemorate 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedicated public service and commitment to the nation.

The programme was attended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, DyCM Chowna Mein, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Arunachal Pradesh BJP in-charge Devesh Kumar, state BJP president Kaling Moyong, IMC mayor Likha Nari Tadar, MLAs, Morcha presidents, vice presidents and general secretaries, party office-bearers and people from various sections of society, said state BJP media cell in a release.

As part of the programme, a live telecast of the addresses of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Nitin Nabin was organized. The addresses highlighted the vision of building a stronger and more developed India, with a special focus on the role of the youth in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Program was also joined by business community of Itanagar market, SHG, NGOs and members of public, the release said.

The participants also took the pledge for Viksit Bharat, committing themselves to contribute their energy, talent and determination towards nation-building. The pledge emphasised excellence, innovation, technology, integrity, responsibility, service, youth participation, Jan Bhagidari, Sabka Prayas, and the collective resolve to realise the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Chief Minister Pema Khandu led the collective pledge.

On the occasion, the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Seva Chowk" was inaugurated at Ganga market near clock tower, Itanagar. The dignitaries, party leaders and workers also participated in the Seva Jyoti Yatra, highlighting the values of public service, dedication and commitment to nation-building.

The programme was organised across all district headquarters of Arunachal Pradesh, with the participation of elected public representatives, ministers, MLAs, Zilla Parishad chairpersons and other party leaders and workers at their respective district headquarters.

Addressing the media after the programme at the state BJP office, Moyong said that "the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only received the trust and acceptance of the people of India but has also earned recognition and respect on the global stage."

The BJP Arunachal Pradesh reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Seva, good governance, development, Jan Bhagidari and nation-building, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the release added.