| Staff REPORTER |
Itanagar, Jan 12: The Arunachal Pradesh capital on Monday got its first woman Mayor with BJP corporator from Ward No. 16, Likha Nari Tadar, being sworn in as the Mayor of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC). Along with her, Tok Tabin Camdir (Ward No. 19) was administered the oath of office as the Deputy Mayor.
The swearing-in ceremony was held during the first meeting of the newly elected members of the IMC in Itanagar. Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja and Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso attended the event, along with corporators, senior officials, and well-wishers.
Congratulating the new Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and all elected corporators, Minister Balo Raja extended his best wishes and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity, dedication, and a strong sense of public service. “To become a leader or to lead the public is not an easy task. It requires commitment, integrity, and hard work,” he said.
The Minister also advised the newly elected representatives to focus on strengthening municipal finances by exploring avenues for revenue generation rather than relying solely on government schemes. He stressed that a financially empowered municipal body would be better equipped to implement development works in their respective wards and deliver improved civic services to citizens.
Highlighting the importance of effective urban governance, Raja called upon the IMC leadership to prioritize sanitation, waste management, road maintenance, drainage, and other basic civic amenities. He further emphasized the need for transparent administration, timely grievance redressal, and greater citizen participation in municipal affairs.
Likha Nari Tadar, who made a successful electoral foray in the recently held IMC elections, expressed gratitude to the people for reposing their trust in her and reiterated her commitment to work for the inclusive development of Itanagar.
She stated that her priority would be to improve urban infrastructure, enhance cleanliness and sanitation, and ensure efficient delivery of municipal services across all wards.
Deputy Mayor Tok Tabin Camdir also thanked the electorate and assured full cooperation in working with the Mayor and fellow corporators as a united team for the betterment of the city.
The first meeting of the newly constituted IMC marked the beginning of a new chapter in the civic administration of Itanagar, with expectations high that the new leadership will address pressing urban challenges and guide the capital city towards planned growth, improved governance, and a better quality of life for its residents.