India, April 3 -- Tension mounted in Narayanpatna as locals accused the block chairperson Trinath Goladi of hindering development initiatives in Koraput district. Several people's representatives of the block complained in writing in this regard before the Sub-Collector, on Thursday.

Accusations against the block chairperson According to sources, the Vice-Chairperson and other committee members allege that Goladi has opted to operate independently, ignoring collective decisions made for the community's welfare. It is claimed that he acts in the capacity of a contractor, circumventing established procedures and bypassing the roles of elected officials, including committee members and local leaders including sarpanchs.

Exasperated by the ...