Hundreds of locals, mostly women, threaten to boycott the May 25 Dhanbad parliamentary constituency election unless their demands for inclusion in the panchayat system or local municipal body are met. Villagers express frustration over Bokaro Steel Limited's apathy towards families displaced by its plant in Chas block. 12,000 voters from three villages decide to boycott the polls due to being excluded from government facilities and basic development. Protesters use banners with 'No panchayat, no vote' message.