Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Uttarakhand Women's Group Fights 'Pradhan Pati' in Panchayat Polls
In a village in India, a group of women is running in local elections.
They want to stop the practice where the husbands of elected women actually run things.
This group, called Rachnatmak Mahila Manch, is promising to make villages better by focusing on community, education, and fairness.
They've already helped people get better compensation and support local women's businesses.
The group hopes to create villages that are safe for children and women and where everyone is treated fairly.
Although, some local political figures are confident that their candidates will win.
A women's group in Uttarakhand, India, is contesting panchayat elections to combat the 'pradhan pati' system.
The group, Rachnatmak Mahila Manch, has fielded 26 candidates for gram pradhan posts, six for block development councils, and one for zila panchayat president.
The group aims to build educated, exploitation-free, and safe villages, promising community spirit and abolishing 'pradhan pati'.
The group has spearheaded protests for compensation, better wages, and healthcare, and supported women in setting up businesses.
BJP officials express confidence in their party's candidates, though they do not endorse the 'pradhan pati' system.
- Who
- Rachnatmak Mahila Manch, a women's group, and various candidates are involved, along with BJP officials.
- What
- A women's group is contesting local elections to eliminate the 'pradhan pati' system and improve village governance.
- When
- The panchayat elections are in the second phase on July 28, with results declared on July 31.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India, specifically in the Almora district.
- Why
- To abolish 'pradhan pati', promote community, and build safe and educated villages.
Rachnatmak Mahila Manch
BJP
Leadership and Governance
Rachnatmak Mahila Manch
Focus on women's leadership and eliminate proxy governance.
BJP
No explicit view given. BJP states they do not endorse 'pradhan pati'.
- Group Name
- Rachnatmak Mahila Manch
- Location
- Almora district, Uttarakhand
- Election Type
- Panchayat elections
- Number of Candidates
- 26 for gram pradhan
- Key Goal
- Abolish 'pradhan pati' system
- Election Date
- July 28 (second phase)
- Results Declaration
- July 31