SRINAGAR: Amidst protests and walkout by the Opposition parties, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council today passed an amendment to Panchayati Raj Act, allowing indirect election of Sarpanches by Panches instead of a direct election.
The Government moved a Bill to amend Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 in the Upper House, which was opposed by the Congress and the National Conference legislators who termed the amendment as a step to “discredit and dis-empower” the Panchayati Raj Institutes in the State.
However, the State Government defended the amendment, saying it was the procedure at highest level of governance at the State and Central Government. (AGENCIES)
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