Panchayat functionaries resign over pradhan's suspension

India Jun 28, 2025

In Himachal Pradesh's Una district, every member of the Chatara gram panchayat just resigned together.
This happened after their pradhan, Neelam Kumari, was suspended by officials over alleged issues with how tenders were handled.
The rest of the panchayat called out what they saw as political bias and stood by Kumari, saying she worked honestly for the village.

Resignation could disrupt basic services in Chatara

This mass resignation isn't just local drama—it could potentially disrupt basic services in Chatara.
It also puts a spotlight on tensions between elected village reps and government officials, raising questions about fairness and transparency in local governance.