What is Mahatma Gandhi’s belief related to Panchayati Raj?
Political ScienceClass 6AllAnswered 6 Apr 2026
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Ans: Gandhi’s idea of village Swaraj is that of a complete republic. The working of the day to day activities of the village will be conducted by the Panchayat of five persons, annually elected by elderly men villagers, male and female, possessing minimum prescribed qualifications. Panchayats will have all the power and authority required. He believed that strengthening of village Panchayats would help the process of effective de-centralisation.
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