Arunachal: Iter Bam becomes youngest ZPM of Basar after winning unopposed

Guwahati: Iter Bam from New Bam Village has become the youngest Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) of the 11A Basar Zilla Segment in Arunachal Pradesh after securing an unopposed victory as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. Her uncontested win has positioned the 29-year-old as a rising youth leader in local governance.

Armed with a strong academic background—BA (Honours) and MA in History, a B.Ed, and a Diploma in Yoga—Bam has earned widespread praise from residents who see her qualifications and commitment as signs of capable leadership. Community members believe their unanimous mandate reflects trust in her potential to drive effective public service.

Across the Basar region, her election has generated excitement, with many calling it a turning point for youth participation in rural administration. Locals expect her fresh perspective to energize developmental activities and strengthen grassroots decision-making.

Residents also remember her late father, Er. Dagi Bam, with deep respect. They view Iter Bam’s rise as an extension of his legacy of service and hope she will continue to uphold his values while shaping inclusive development in the constituency.

Bam will take charge shortly, and people in the area anticipate that she will prioritize welfare-oriented projects, transparent governance, and developmental initiatives tailored to community needs.

Her unopposed election has drawn appreciation from various parts of Arunachal Pradesh, inspiring more young people, especially women, to aspire to leadership roles in public life.