Indore: 'Go to the grassroots' appears to
be the new mantra of the BJP under Nitin Gadkari, who on Friday
hailed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the way he
cultivates his constituency.
"I have learnt this from Narendra Modi. At the time of
election, I had been touring my constituency on scooter. What
first needs to be looked after is the booth," said Gadkari,
who is seeking to bring a new work culture in the BJP.
"Do not come to Delhi. Do not meet the leaders. Work
in your area. Your C R (confidential report) will be written
there. Your ticket will not depend upon the likes and dislikes
of leaders," Gadkari said in his brief remarks before the
conclusion of the National Council here.
Noting that the party would progress only when the
sincere worker is honoured, he said with the hard work of
partymen, the organisation can turn the tide.
"We have full confidence. We have all type of
potential. We can change the country."
The new party chief has already announced that BJP
will be instituting awards at the national level to the best
performing MP, MLA, and even municipal councillor and a
sarpanch.
He said performance will be the key to an individual's
progress in the party and appealed to party units as well as
governments to prepare their own annual performance reports.
"Writing such reports will not only help us promote
greater accountability but also let party organisation assess
one's performance," he had said.
Among the new initiatives planned by Gadkari is also a
massive scheme to train party workers.
PTI
First Published: Friday, February 19, 2010, 20:46