Auction for sarpanch post at Rajapudi village, but bidder’s hopes dashed
DECCAN CHRONICLE.
Updated Jan 30, 2021, 7:23 am IST
The auction amount for the post rose to Rs.52.50 lakh, but then some candidates came forward to file nominations for the poll
The people in the village do not enter the fray and the highest bidder gets the post. — DC Image
KAKINADA: As the controversy over unanimous selection of gram panchayat posts rages in the state, an interesting incident -- auction of sarpanch post -- has come to light from Rajapudi village in Jaggampeta mandal of East Godavari district.
The auction amount for the post rose to Rs.52.50 lakh, but then some candidates came forward to file nominations for the poll.