PONDA, March 13 -- Team Herald

Locals in Curti-Khandepar have expressed frustration over the frequent changes in panchayat leadership, stating that the ongoing game of 'musical chairs' among panchayat members has stalled developmental projects in the

village.

A no-confidence motion against Curti-Khandepar Sarpanch Abhijeet Gaude and Deputy Sarpanch Sajjida Sayyad, introduced last week, was passed on Thursday by a vote of 6-1 and 6-0, respectively.

Residents believe that the recurring pattern of no-confidence motions has turned the position of sarpanch into an unstable post. Since the 2022 panchayat elections, Curti-Khandepar has already seen four different sarpanches. Naved Tehsildar was elected first, followed by Sanjana Naik, then H...