New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Summary
Ukarda, a new panchayat in Banaskantha district, elected its first Sarpanch without a contest
Pushpa Ben Mohan Bhai Nagos became Sarpanch; the panchayat received Rs 3 lakh grant
Gujarat has 761 Samras (unopposed) panchayats out of 4,564 elected in June 2025
Consensus-based elections fetch Rs 3-13 lakh in incentives under Samras Gram Yojana
Villagers plan to use funds to address drinking water shortages and improve basic services
In June 2025, Gujarat conducted 4,564 Gram Panchayat elections, of which 761 villages were elected unopposed under the Samras model-where the Sarpanch and ward members are chosen by consensus rather than through a vote. These panchayats are rewarded with financial incentives to en...
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