"Ministers To Reach 2 Villages Each": BJP's 7th Anniversary Plan Amid Covid

Last week BJP chief JP Nadda wrote to state units and said: "Party workers should dedicate themselves in the service of the society... and thank the people for giving the BJP a chance to serve for seven years"

The Bharatiya Janata Party - battling an image crisis fueled by criticism over its handling of the pandemic - has set itself ambitious targets as it tries to claw back goodwill and celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Narendra Modi government, which came to power May 30, 2014. The party plans to reach out to one lakh villages to provide Covid-related assistance, which includes the distribution of dry rations, sanitisers, face masks and oximeters. Specific instructions have gone out to union ministers - they must reach out to two villages each. If they're unable to make physical appearances, they must ensure they are seen via video meetings. The party is also planning to organise 50,000 blood donation camps across the country.