Are Panchayat Elections in Maharashtra a Festival of Democracy or a Maratha Festival?
Are Panchayat Elections in Maharashtra a Festival of Democracy or a Maratha Festival? Studies of how rural democracy works in âprogressiveâ Maharashtra suggest the very high turnout for gram panchayat elections masks continuing inequality and incivility. Supporters welcome winning candidates during counting day of the gram panchayat elections in Thane district, January 18, 2021. Photo: PTI Politics19/Jan/2021 If regular elections and active voter participation in panchayat elections are understood as key for the success of democracy, then Maharashtra, like most of India, does indeed...
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