What are the causes for the failure of the Panchayati Raj?

Ans: Generally, the Panch and Sarpanch are uneducated, so, they are not able to act very wisely. The Panchs are often elected on the basis of groupism in villages, so, they cannot act impartially. Most of the villagers are illiterate and so they cannot understand the importance of their votes. The sources of income of the village bodies under the Panchayati Raj are not adequate.