Solan, June 16 -- The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected Panchayat representatives in Solan district marked the beginning of a new local governance cycle, two newly elected Pradhans-Advocate Bhawana Dhiman of Gram Panchayat Jodhana and Rajesh Thakur of Gram Panchayat Khala-stood out for their distinct agendas and public commitments in this district.

Bhawana Dhiman, a practising advocate who has been elected Pradhan of Gram Panchayat Jodhana, announced that she would accept only a symbolic salary of Re 1 during her tenure.

Speaking to UNI, she said that tackling the growing menace of stray animals would be among her foremost priorities.

Ms Dhiman further said she intends to pursue the issue through both legal and administrative channe...