Why do people attach so much importance to this matter?,
The CPC started by investigation and research. Without investigation, there would be no right to speak.Conducting high-quality investigation and research is not only a process for party members and cadres to discover real situations and solve real problems, but also a practical way to improve party spirit cultivation and transform the subjective world. It is necessary to link investigation and research with party spirit cultivation, highlighting the function of investigation and research in testing and refining party spirit.
1、 Investigation and research should adhere to the principle of putting practice first, delving into reality with a scientific attitude and correct methods, and integrating dialectical materialism throughout the entire process.
Practice first is the fundamental principle of Marxist epistemology. Survey and research is a special practical activity that combines knowledge and practice, reflecting the agency of knowledge. Mao Zedong proposed to "occupy materials in detail, conduct scientific analysis and comprehensive research as Marx said," and not "solely focus on empty 'theoretical' research that is detached from reality.". What is a scientific attitude? The so-called "scientific attitude" refers to the unified attitude of Marxist Leninist theory and practice. Mao Zedong regarded "a scientific attitude" as a manifestation of strong party spirit, believing that "without a scientific attitude, that is, without a unified attitude of Marxist Leninist theory and practice, it is called a lack of party spirit, or an incomplete party spirit." He pointed out that "the anti scientific and anti Marxist Leninist subjective methods are the great enemies of the Communist Party, the working class, the people, the nation, and a manifestation of impure party spirit.".
Investigation and research are subjective and objective activities, with investigation as the foundation and research as the key. It is necessary to pay attention to the dialectical unity of investigation and research. Firstly, possessing a rich and practical sensory material, and then using scientific methods to analyze and make comprehensive judgments on a large number of fragmented materials, from crude to refined, from false to true, from one to another, from the surface to the inside, to grasp the essence of things through complex phenomena and identify the essence and laws of problems.
2、 Investigation and research should adhere to a problem oriented approach, be good at discovering problems, dare to face them head-on, and take problem-solving as the fundamental goal.
The key to investigation and research is to solve the problem properly. For a long time, Party members and cadres have been constantly facing and solving problems, and honing their Party spirit through tackling difficulties.
Looking back on the past century, it has been a fine tradition of our party to lead the research direction with a "problem oriented" approach. On the one hand, our party has the courage to self revolution, through investigation and research, to examine its own shortcomings, face existing problems directly, and regard internal party life as a melting pot for exercising party spirit and improving ideological consciousness, conducting criticism and self-criticism, correcting shortcomings and errors. On the other hand, our party is based on the national conditions and revolves around the overall situation. Through in-depth investigation and research, we accurately grasp the trend of the times, listen to the voices of the people, discover, analyze, and answer the questions of China, the world, the people, and the times.In March of this year, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee issued the "Work Plan for Investigation and Research on the Revitalization of the Party as a whole", which clearly stated that "in the investigation and research on the revitalization of the Party as a whole, we should closely focus on the comprehensive implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party, promote high-quality development, go straight to the problem, implement a comprehensive sorting of problems and a comprehensive investigation of difficult problems, and strive to break through the bottlenecks and difficulties in implementation.".
3、 Investigation and research should adhere to the principle of seeking truth from facts, starting from reality, speaking honestly, doing honest things, and being an honest person.
The CPC must take seeking truth from facts as a main line throughout the investigation and research to "live by seeking truth from facts". Adhering to the principle of starting from reality in everything is the starting point and foothold for us to think about problems, make decisions, and do things. It is also an important factor in testing the strength of our party spirit.
In investigation and research, sometimes it goes against seeking truth from facts, not because of insufficient cognitive ability or inability to seek truth from facts, but because of personal interests and worries about gains and losses, unwilling and hesitant to seek truth from facts. Therefore, adhering to the principle of seeking truth from facts and facing problems head-on is the prerequisite for solving problems. There are two elements: one is the first, and the other is the second, reporting both good news and bad news, not just books, not only superiors, but only facts. To adhere to seeking truth from facts, one must dare to take responsibility, "plan politics while in office", speak less empty words, do more practical things, and put everything into practice. To adhere to the principle of seeking truth from facts, we must pay attention to practical results, prevent conducting research solely for the sake of research, prevent conducting research in a "one car departure, one room meeting, and one speech recitation" style, and prevent cluster research and "show off" style research.
4、 Investigation and research should adhere to the Party's mass line, stand firm in the people's position, and ensure that "good deeds are done well" and "practical matters are implemented".
The question of "why and by whom" is the touchstone for testing the nature of a political party and regime, as well as the fundamental principle and value judgment of investigation and research. The investigation and research itself is the embodiment of the Party's mass line in practical work. Solving difficulties for the masses and doing practical things is the starting point and foothold of the investigation and research, as well as the core link of carrying out Party spirit education.
To adhere to the Party's mass line, we must "learn from the people and be willing to be elementary school students.". With a mentality of "half a cup of water", put down your airs, pounce on your body, stay grounded, communicate with the public, and seek advice from the masses. To adhere to the Party's mass line, we must listen to the voices of the masses and care about their daily lives. Always prioritize safeguarding the interests of the people, with a deep affection for the people, truly reflecting their wishes and caring for their suffering.Adhering to the Party's mass line requires gathering the wisdom of the masses and improving work methods. Utilize new concepts, resources, platforms, spaces, and technologies to enhance the ability to solve practical problems for the masses. The "true knowledge" obtained by the people in creative practice, the "golden ideas" summarized, and the "new paths" forged can often provide inspiration for solving common problems.
5、 Investigation and research should promote a good work style, avoid formalism and bureaucracy, and not only "personally" at the grassroots level, but also "mentally" at the grassroots level.
Investigation and research are not only a work method, but also reflect a style of cultivation.After the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China took improving investigation and research as an important entry point for promoting good conduct and discipline, and specifically proposed requirements such as "simplifying transportation, reducing companionship, and simplifying reception" in the first article of the Central Eight point Regulations. Against the backdrop of the trend of investigation and research in Daxing, we must adhere to a pragmatic work style, focus on seeking truth with sincerity, and be vigilant against formalism and bureaucracy. We should avoid superficial and unnoticed "skimming water" style research, and avoid conducting "imperial envoy style" research with too many instructions and too little humbly seeking advice. We should also avoid conducting "poverty loving" style research with too much research in areas with outstanding work achievements and too little research in areas with complex situations and prominent contradictions. In fact, the reason for the emergence of formalism and bureaucracy in investigation and research is still due to the floating style and lack of responsibility of some leading cadres, who only want to "pick fruits" and demonstrate their political achievements through research, but are unwilling to face problems directly and solve problems. It is necessary to place rectification and the avoidance of formalism and bureaucracy in a more prominent position, in order to force the investigation and research process to seek truth and pragmatism in order to achieve practical results and solve problems.