The Panchayat grant provided by the government will be an additional source of funds, separate from the bid amount.
Punjab Latest News, Huge Bid for Sarpanch Post in Dera Baba Nanak's Hardowal Kalan Village: A surprising auction-style bidding for the Sarpanch post has created a buzz in Hardowal Kalan village of Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur district, Punjab. The bid has reached Rs 2 crore, and the competition is still ongoing. The bidding, which started after the announcement of the Panchayat elections, sees BJP leader Atma Singh currently in the lead. (Punjab Panchayat, Sarpanch and Panch, Election 2024 Schedule Voting Result Date Latest News)
Atma Singh stated that the bid amount will likely increase further. He explained that the village youth assembly will decide how to use the funds, which will be directed toward village development. The Panchayat grant provided by the government will be an additional source of funds, separate from the bid amount. According to Atma Singh, the entire village is united in support of this bidding process.
3 Contenders Compete for Sarpanch Post
The contest for the Sarpanch position has boiled down to three contenders: BJP leader Atma Singh, Jaswinder Singh Bedi, and Nirbhir Singh. The highest bidder will be selected as the Sarpanch by unanimous agreement. The bid started with Atma Singh offering Rs 50 lakh, followed by Jaswinder Singh raising it to Rs 1 crore, and Atma Singh topping it with Rs 2 crore. The final decision is still pending as the bidding continues.
Announcement Made from Gurudwara
The bidding process was initiated with an announcement made by Gurudwara Sahib, inviting villagers to participate. Notably, no representatives from major political parties like Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, or Shiromani Akali Dal have joined the bidding.
The competitive bidding has drawn attention to this unique method of selecting the village Sarpanch, with the community coming together to ensure that the funds raised will directly contribute to the betterment of the village.
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