Why in news?
Maharashtra cabinet has recently approved a proposal for direct election of the village sarpanch, the head of the gram panchayat, who was earlier elected indirectly by elected representatives.
Why direct elections are proposed?
What are the problems with the office of mayor?
What should be done?
Source: Livemint
vinod 7 years
"mayor-in-council that would be nominated by the directly elected mayor"
how can this be called a direct election by people if Mayor nominates some other person ????
IAS Parliament 7 years