gaon panchayat: What Assam government's Panchayati Raj reform looks like?
The bill proposes introduction of EVM in Panchayat Elections. The cabinet has approved amendment of certain provisions of Assam Panchayat Act, 1994. These will include indirect Election for post of President of Gaon Panchayat - new GP President will be elected from the 1O GP members. Introduction of Political Symbol in elections of Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat - no party symbols for candidates contesting GP elections.
Source: indiatimes.com