Central Gujarat Gram Panchayats Declared 'Samras' Ahead of Elections

In Central Gujarat, several village councils, called gram panchayats, were decided without anyone having to vote.

This happened because no one else ran for the positions.

BJP leaders, who are like important people in the area, celebrated these unopposed wins.

The leaders encouraged villages to do this, and even gave money as a reward.

This way of choosing the council members is called 'Samras'.

It is thought to reduce any bad feelings between people in the villages and make them work together.