Dehradun, June 19 -- As the panchayat elections approach in Uttarakhand, the political scene is hotting up with statements being issued by leaders of the major parties, as also smaller outfits seeking to find political space. While it is natural for the ruling BJP to feel confident about its prospects, there are quite a few reasons for it not to feel complacent. Being the cadre-based party that it is, there will have been feedback on public sentiment for it to be concerned about. This is because, with all the grand projects being implemented, and future plans being unveiled, there is a void being experienced by the common people in grassroots governance that has reached proportions difficult to ignore.
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