Gokul Chinna Thanda Boycotts Panchayat Polls
While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents refused to vote, alleging long-standing neglect.
Nizamabad:Residents of Gokul Chinna Thanda in Ramareddy mandal of Kamareddy district boycotted the panchayat elections on Thursday, demanding independent gram panchayat status for their habitation.
While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents refused to vote, alleging long-standing neglect.
Villagers said that Pedda Thanda had previously elected a sarpanch without considering the interests of the Thanda. Though the earlier BRS government granted Gram Panchayat status to several tribal thandas, Gokul Chinna Thanda was overlooked, they said. The villagers said they would participate in MPTC and ZPTC polls but would continue to boycott panchayat polls till their demand is met.