Archive · 21 May 2025
Panchayat Chief Resigns Amid Caste Certificate Controversy
Uma Ghosh, the head of the Choygharia Gram Panchayat, has resigned.
She is accused of using a fake certificate to claim she belonged to a lower caste to run for election.
Ghosh says she quit due to poor health.
The controversy began after allegations she submitted a false certificate.
A case is ongoing in court.
The All India Matua Mahasangha wants legal action.
Uma Ghosh resigned as pradhan of Choygharia Gram Panchayat.
Her resignation came amid a case in the Calcutta High Court.
She cited health reasons for her resignation.
Allegations involve a fake caste certificate to contest elections.
All India Matua Mahasangha demands legal action.
- Who
- Uma Ghosh, pradhan of Choygharia Gram Panchayat
- What
- Uma Ghosh resigned from her post.
- When
- Wednesday, May 21
- Where
- Bongaon, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
- Why
- Allegations of a fake caste certificate and cited health reasons.
All India Matua Mahasangha
Uma Ghosh
Caste Certificate
All India Matua Mahasangha
Demands strict legal action regarding the alleged fake caste certificate
Uma Ghosh
Claims health reasons for resignation
- Name
- Uma Ghosh
- Position
- Pradhan of Choygharia Gram Panchayat
- Location
- Bongaon, North 24 Parganas
- Reason for Resignation
- Health & Caste Certificate Allegations
- Date of Resignation
- May 21