The Nainital district village heads’ organisation will boycott Gram Sabha meetings scheduled in all gram panchayats on Friday, citing the lack of action on its 10-point demands.
The organisation has informed the District Panchayati Raj Officer about the decision through a letter. District president Gopal Singh Adhikari said the group had submitted a memorandum about a week ago highlighting several problems faced by village heads.
That memorandum sought prompt measures to resolve the issues and clear directions from the administration. However, the organisation says no concrete action has been taken on any of its demands so far.
Why the organisation announced the boycott
The village heads said they play an important role in implementing government schemes and campaigns at the village level. They alleged that the concerns raised by their organisation were being overlooked despite this responsibility.
According to the organisation, Friday’s boycott is not directed at any individual. It is a protest against the absence of the expected government response to the demands raised by the village heads.
The decision could affect the Gram Sabha meetings planned across Nainital district’s gram panchayats on Friday. The organisation has asked authorities to consider all 10 demands immediately and communicate the decision in writing.
Demand for a time-bound response
Along with a written reply, the organisation has sought a clear, time-bound process for resolving the issues. Its letter asks the administration to ensure that the next steps and their schedule are communicated to the organisation.
The memorandum was associated with block-level representatives from several parts of the district. Those named were Bhimtal block president Lakshman Singh Gangola, Betalghat’s JD Katyura, Ramnagar’s Naveen Sati, Kotabagh’s Surendra Bohra, Ramgarh’s Nandan Bisht, Okhalkanda’s Madan Pargaai and Dhari’s Harish Gangola.
The organisation’s stated position is that the meetings will be boycotted until the government takes expected action on its 10-point demands. The available information does not state whether the administration has issued a response to the letter.
Conclusion
Nainital’s village heads have announced a Friday boycott of Gram Sabha meetings across the district while seeking written and time-bound action on their 10 demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What have Nainital’s village heads decided?
They have decided to boycott Gram Sabha meetings scheduled in all gram panchayats across the district on Friday.
Q. Why are the meetings being boycotted?
The organisation says the government has not taken concrete action on its 10-point demands and village-level problems.
Q. Who informed the administration about the decision?
The organisation informed the District Panchayati Raj Officer through a letter.
Q. When was the memorandum submitted?
District president Gopal Singh Adhikari said it was submitted about a week before the boycott decision.
Q. What response has the organisation requested?
It has asked for a written reply on the 10 demands and a clear, time-bound process for resolving the problems.
Q. Is the protest directed at an individual?
No. The organisation says the boycott is against the lack of expected government action on its demands.
Q. Which district is involved?
The decision concerns gram panchayats across Nainital district in Uttarakhand.
