After remaining vacant for nearly two months, the post of Sarpanch of the Karapur-Sarvan Gram Panchayat is set to be filled, with Bindiya (Avani) Sawant scheduled to assume office on Tuesday.
Sawant had emerged as the frontrunner for the position and will officially take charge as the new Sarpanch, ending the administrative vacancy at the village panchayat.
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Her appointment comes at a crucial time, with the agitation against the proposed mega-project in Karapur entering its 87th day. The prolonged protest has brought local governance issues into sharp focus, increasing expectations from the new Panchayat leadership.
Residents are hopeful that the new Sarpanch will take a proactive stand on issues affecting the village, particularly those related to the ongoing agitation, while ensuring the effective functioning of the Panchayat and addressing the concerns of the local community.
Sawant’s tenure is expected to begin amid heightened public attention as villagers continue their protest against the proposed mega-project.
