Ratlam Sarpanch Removed Over Financial Irregularities

Guddi Bai Patidar, the sarpanch of Ranayara village in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, has been removed from office due to alleged financial irregularities.

The District Panchayat CEO, Vaishali Jain, issued the order following an investigation into complaints filed by villagers. The investigation found several irregularities, including the non-availability of information on various schemes and the demolition of a water tank and school building without permission.

Patidar has been disqualified from contesting elections for six years. Her husband, Jagannath Patidar, has termed the allegations baseless.

The action was taken under Section 40 of the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj and Gram Swaraj Act. The removal and disqualification have triggered discussion in Ranayara village.