The upcoming Panchayat elections have become the most discussed issue among people. From villages to towns, this is the most discussed topic among the citizens.
While many of those planning to contest these polls have started preparing for the elections, the hopes of many others have crashed due to the reservation of various seats for different categories. In the Joshimath development block of Chamoli district, at the Gram Panchayat level, Kiman, Dwig Tapon, Tagn Talli Malli, Dumak, Pakhni, Gulab Koti, Devgram, Molta, lyari, Thena, Helang, Rigi, lata, Torma, Khiro lambagad, Thaig and Bhyundar Pakhi have been reserved for women.
Paini, Farikiya, Mana, Subhai and Bhagyul have been reserved for SC while Kalgoth, Vadagaon, Merag, Raini Chak Subhai, Kailashpur, Kag and Drongiri have been reserved for ST women candidates. At the Block Panchayat level, Gamshali, Malari, Jelam, Khiro, lambagad, Salud, Durga and Pokhni have been reserved for women candidates; Tapovan and Dhak have been reserved for ST women candidates; Badagaon and Pakhi have been reserved for SC women; Pandukeshwar and Selag have been reserved for ST candidates and Jakhola has been reserved for SC candidate. Changes can be made in this list till November 28 based on objections received by the authorities.