Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Panchayat Oath-Taking Ceremonies Marked by Victory and Clashes
In some villages in Karimnagar and Warangal districts, new leaders were sworn in for local governments called panchayats.
One special thing happened where a man who passed away before the election still won.
In another place, people fought over which party's music to play during the ceremony.
Also, in one village, two people were given certificates saying they won the same leader position, which caused a big argument.
Despite these issues, most people were happy to have new leaders to help with local problems.
Some people even put their sample ballots in a temple as a prayer, and both of them won their elections!
Newly elected sarpanches and ward members were sworn in across Karimnagar and Warangal districts, marking the start of a five-year term for rural local bodies.
A deceased candidate, Cherla Murali, won the sarpanch post in Chintal Thana, leading to a vacant seat and oath administered only to the deputy sarpanch and ward members.
Mallapur gram panchayat in Jagtial district got an elected body after a seven-year gap, with residents hoping for resolution of long-pending civic issues.
A clash broke out in Chennaraopet mandal of Warangal district during the swearing-in ceremony over which party’s songs should be played, requiring police intervention.
Two winning certificates were issued for the same sarpanch post in Damaravanch village, leading to tension and a recount that declared S. Sujatha the winner.
- Who
- Newly elected sarpanches, ward members, and villagers in Karimnagar and Warangal districts
- What
- Oath-taking ceremonies for panchayat members, marked by unusual events and clashes
- When
- During the swearing-in ceremonies
- Where
- Karimnagar and Warangal districts, including Chintal Thana, Jagtial, Chennaraopet, and Damaravanch village
- Why
- To mark the beginning of a five-year term for rural local bodies, with some villages experiencing delays and controversies
- Location
- Karimnagar and Warangal districts
- Posthumous Victory
- Cherla Murali won sarpanch post despite death
- Vacant Seat
- Oath administered only to deputy sarpanch and ward members
- Longest Gap
- Mallapur gram panchayat had no elected body for 7 years
- Clash Cause
- Dispute over party songs during swearing-in
- Sample Ballots
- Found in temple hundi, both candidates won
- Double Certificates
- Two winning certificates issued for one sarpanch post
- Recount Result
- S. Sujatha declared winner after recount
