Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Adilabad Villages Opt for Unanimous Sarpanch Elections
In Adilabad district, Adivasi leaders and elders are choosing their village heads, called sarpanchs, without holding elections.
They are all agreeing on one person to be the sarpanch to save money and show that their villages are united.
This is happening in many villages, and they are doing it even though the government is not giving any special rewards this time.
The villagers are working together to pick one person they all like and agree on.
This way, they can spend less money on elections and focus more on making their villages better.
In Dharmavaram, a village in Mulugu district, the sarpanch seat has been vacant for seven years because no one nominated.
Now, with more eligible women, they hope to finally elect a sarpanch to help with local issues.
Adivasi leaders and elders in Adilabad district are pushing for unanimous sarpanch elections to avoid poll expenditure and demonstrate unity.
Villagers are electing sarpanchs unanimously, irrespective of political parties, to focus on development.
Some villages have already finalized unanimous candidates despite no government incentives this time.
Scheduled Tribe leaders are holding community meetings to facilitate consensus and unanimous selection of sarpanchs.
In Dharmavaram, the sarpanch seat has been vacant for seven years due to lack of nominations, but now with increased ST voters, an election is more likely.
- Who
- Adivasi leaders and village elders in Adilabad district, and residents of Dharmavaram gram panchayat
- What
- Unanimous elections for sarpanch seats reserved for STs, and potential election in Dharmavaram after 7 years
- When
- Current election cycle (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Adilabad district and Dharmavaram gram panchayat in Wazedu mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana
- Why
- To avoid heavy poll expenditure, demonstrate unity, and address local administrative issues
Unanimous Elections
Traditional Elections
Election Process
Unanimous Elections
Adivasi leaders and elders in Adilabad district are pushing for unanimous sarpanch elections to avoid poll expenditure and demonstrate unity.
Traditional Elections
Traditional elections involve nominations and voting, which can be more time-consuming and expensive.
Government Incentives
Unanimous Elections
Villagers are electing sarpanchs unanimously despite no government incentives this time, focusing on development.
Traditional Elections
Traditional elections may offer more structured incentives and rewards from the government.
- Location
- Adilabad district, Telangana
- Initiative
- Unanimous sarpanch elections
- Purpose
- Avoid poll expenditure and demonstrate unity
- Previous Incentives
- ₹10 lakh reward (not released)
- Unanimous Panchayats (Last Election)
- 167 out of 467
- Dharmavaram Status
- Sarpanch seat vacant for 7 years, now with increased ST voters
- Dharmavaram Voters
- 710 total, 11 ST women eligible
Sources
Adivasi Villages Seek Unanimous Sarpanch Picks to Cut Poll Costs
Chorus for ‘unanimous election of sarpanch’ in GPs gets louder
After No Nominations Last Time, Dharmavaram Eyes Sarpanch After 7 Years
Congress Shows Unity Ahead Of Sarpanch Elections In Adilabad
Educated Youth, Women Bring Energy To Sarpanch Polls
