Panchayat or 'Panch-Pati'? Husbands take oath instead of elected wives, sparks row in Chhattisgarh
- Posted on March 6, 2025
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Panchayat or 'Panch-Pati'? Husbands take oath instead of elected wives, sparks row in Chhattisgarh
In a troubling incident in Chhattisgarh, six husbands took the oath of office on behalf of their elected wives, sparking outrage and an official probe. The occurrence has highlighted ongoing issues of male relatives usurping elected roles reserved for women, undermining gender representation efforts.
