An under trial prisoner currently lodged in Raipur central jail won Sarpanch election from Tilda block in Bilaspur district.
After the victory his supporters reached the central jail and extended solidarity to Narendra Yadav.
Narendra Yadav, a BAMS doctor hailing from Saddu in Tilda block of Bilaspur district, was arrested following his wife’s death on May 16, 2018. His wife had committed suicide, Yadav’s advocate ND Manikpuri told media persons.
“He was charged with Section 304 (B) of Indian Penal Code (dowry death). He had filed nomination paper from jail after taking permission from the election commission and turned out victorious in the third phase of Panchayat election,” Manikpuri said.
Replying to the query that who will bear the charge of Sarpanch since Yadav is in jail, Manikpuri elaborated that for time being an acting-Sarpanch will be appointed on the behalf of Yadav. Later, when he will come out of jail Yadav would assume the charge.
According to Manikpuri they will approach high court Bilaspur for granting bail in the case.