Berhampur: Several activists and educationists of Ganjam district have appealed to rural voters and candidates to abstain from violence and elect representatives without prejudice to strengthen the democracy at the grassroots level during the three-tier panchayat elections.
The appeal is significant as pre-poll violence was reported from various places in the district, including Dharakote, Digapahandi, Patrapur and Chikti. The police have arrested at least 20 people for their alleged involvement in the violence.
He sat near the Gandhi statue with placards in his hands. Gandhi Nagar He appealed to the people and political parties to stay away from violence on Monday afternoon. He appealed to the voters to stay away from any temptation and liquor which is freely flowing during the elections.
“Violence will destroy the social fabric and ruin poor families,” said Sudhir RautConvener, Forum for Ganjam, a social organization.
“Without any bias, we appeal to the people to judge and elect honest and efficient representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for establishing a healthy democracy at the grassroots level.” Shyam Sundar Kharanga, a retired teacher. “We are planning to go to some panchayats in the district to appeal on the issue,” Raut said.
“Don’t let any political party or organization or individual buy your conscience,” said ET Raoa worker.
The appeal is significant as pre-poll violence was reported from various places in the district, including Dharakote, Digapahandi, Patrapur and Chikti. The police have arrested at least 20 people for their alleged involvement in the violence.
He sat near the Gandhi statue with placards in his hands. Gandhi Nagar He appealed to the people and political parties to stay away from violence on Monday afternoon. He appealed to the voters to stay away from any temptation and liquor which is freely flowing during the elections.
“Violence will destroy the social fabric and ruin poor families,” said Sudhir RautConvener, Forum for Ganjam, a social organization.
“Without any bias, we appeal to the people to judge and elect honest and efficient representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for establishing a healthy democracy at the grassroots level.” Shyam Sundar Kharanga, a retired teacher. “We are planning to go to some panchayats in the district to appeal on the issue,” Raut said.
“Don’t let any political party or organization or individual buy your conscience,” said ET Raoa worker.
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