Sir,
The killing of a Sarpanch in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district once again reminds us that in case proper protection is not provided to Panchs and Sarpanchs in the Valley, the day is not far away when all the elected Sarpanchs will resign enmasse from their posts. The sorry spectacle was witnessed when a Sarpanch was killed in a Sopore village.
The killing of Sarpanch will be a severe setback to Panchayati Raj in the State which came into force after people participated whole heartedly in the electoral process. They even defied the diktats of militants at that time. But whole labour will be lost in case Government does not provide security to Panchs and Sarpanchs. Besides, devolution of powers to the Panchayati Raj institutions is a must. There should be no further delay-dallying on this count. These institutions should in real sense becomes centres for peace, progress and prosperity in rural areas which have not yet seen much development even after 60 years of independence.
Yours etc….
Shiv Sharma
Reasi
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