Group 1 - The core argument emphasizes the unity of responsibility to both the upper leadership and the people, highlighting that being accountable to the Party is fundamentally being accountable to the people [1][2] - The historical context shows that the Party has consistently recognized the importance of balancing responsibilities to both the leadership and the populace, as articulated by leaders like Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping [2] - The article critiques certain behaviors among some Party members who separate the responsibilities, leading to a focus on superficial achievements rather than genuine service to the people [3] Group 2 - The principle of serving the people is identified as the fundamental tenet of the Party, necessitating a high-quality execution of tasks while addressing the needs and expectations of the populace [3] - The concept of "unity of purpose" is introduced, suggesting that success in governance comes from aligning the responsibilities to the Party and the people throughout all levels of work [3] - The article calls for a revival of the tradition of engaging with the grassroots, emphasizing the need for Party members to actively listen and respond to the concerns of the people to enhance satisfaction and trust [3]

对上负责与对下负责，是干好工作的两个方面。2006年，时任浙江省委书记的习近平同志在《坚持对上 负责与对下负责的一致性》一文中写道："对上负责与对下负责从来都是统一的、不可分割的，对党负 责，就是对人民负责；对人民负责，就是对党负责。两者统一于对党和人民事业的高度负责之中"。这 一重要论述科学阐释了对上负责与对下负责的辩证统一关系，包含着深刻的哲理智慧和方法论意蕴。 对上负责，根本上就是要对党负责，就是要始终坚持党中央集中统一领导，准确理解并坚决执行上级的 正确意见，并结合实际创造性抓落实，让各项决策部署落地见效。坚持对上负责，才能把准政治方向， 确保在复杂形势面前不偏航。对下负责，就是要对人民负责，向下扎根，切实维护好人民群众的根本利 益。人民立场是马克思主义政党的根本政治立场，这就决定了我们的一切工作都必须坚持以人民为中心 的价值取向。只有坚持对下负责，才能凝聚民心民力，不断夯实党的执政基础。 《人民日报》（2025年12月29日09版） 责编：秦雅楠、王瑞景 实际工作中，少数党员干部把对上负责与对下负责对立起来，有的推崇"唯上"哲学，奉行"群众满意不 如领导注意"，以务虚功、造盆景取代实干担当；有的推诿 ...