A historic decision was taken in the Telangana Assembly, which will have a deep impact on the rural politics of the state. The state government, led by Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D. Anasuya Seethakka, has passed a bill to abolish the ‘two children’ policy for candidates in local body elections.
Now people with more than 2 children will also get the right to contest elections in Telangana. This decision is important because earlier under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, it was mandatory for any person to contest Panchayat, Mandal or Zilla Parishad elections not to have more than two children.
Decision in view of upcoming Panchayat elections
Due to this rule, till now thousands of capable and qualified leaders were deprived of contesting elections. However, in view of the upcoming Panchayat elections, the state government had earlier brought an ordinance, which has been legally approved in the form of a full bill in the Assembly.
What did the Panchayat Raj Minister say?
On this occasion, Panchayat Raj Minister Sitakka, while talking to the media, said that this decision is like strengthening the voice of the public. He said, “After this amendment, now people raising more than two children will also be fully eligible to contest Panchayat, Mandal and Zilla Parishad elections.” He further said that the objective of the government is to widen the scope of democratic representation, so that no society or class is left out of the political process.
Opportunity for new faces in Panchayati Raj system
Political analysts believe that this decision is being considered as a step to promote public representation in the state politics. Earlier this rule had become a hindrance for many social groups, but now after this hindrance has been removed, new faces will get a chance to enter the Panchayati Raj system. This bill has been passed at a time when preparations for the upcoming local body elections are about to begin in the state, which makes it even more important.
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