The State Election Commission has announced that a referendum for Panchayat committee chairman positions will take place on August 22. This election will cover the roles of six Panchayat Samiti Chairpersons and one Vice Chairperson. The Panchayat Samitis involved in this referendum are spread across several districts.
In Ganjam District, elections will be held for the chairperson positions in Kavisuryanagar, Khallikot, and Kukudakhandi Panchayat Samitis. Additionally, referendums will be conducted for the chairpersons in Narla of Kalahandi District, Raighar of Nabarangpur District, and Bhapur of Nayagarh District.
The notification also indicates that there will be an election for the Vice President position in the Harbhanga Panchayat Samiti of Boudh District. Nominations for these positions are to be submitted on August 22, and voting will be held if necessary, according to the State Election Commission’s guidelines.