Young Women Rise in Uttarakhand Panchayat Elections

The recent panchayat elections in Uttarakhand witnessed a wave of young, aspiring women emerging victorious, signaling an aspirational shift at the grassroots level. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the newly elected leaders, expressing optimism about their contribution to India's development.

Highlighting the achievements of these young women, Dhami pointed to 21-year-old Priyanka Negi from Sarkot village, which the state has adopted as a model village. Negi, who has a graduate degree, is among the promising faces in local governance, ready to lead her community toward prosperity.

In addition to Negi, other noteworthy young women leaders include 22-year-old Sakshi, the new village head of Kui, and 24-year-old Raveena, a zila panchayat member from Uttarkashi. The influx of young blood at grassroots governance has been welcomed by political analysts as a testament to progressing local self-governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)