Goa, July 13 -- Latambarse Sarpanch Dr. Rama Gaonkar has voiced strong concern over the consistent exclusion of the local panchayat from official events held in the village. Addressing the media, Dr. Gaonkar described the sidelining of elected representatives as a serious breach of protocol and an affront to the principles of democratic governance at the grassroots level.

Dr. Gaonkar emphasized that involving panchayat members in official village programs is not merely ceremonial-it is a protocol-driven necessity. The panchayat, as the elected representative body of the people, plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the administration and the local community.

He pointed out that the presence of panchayat members helps:

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