Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Jul 21 2016 10:07PM Nitish castigates Centre for slashing fund to PanchayatsPatna, Jul 21(UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today castigated the Narendra Modi government for slashing the fund for Panchayati Raj institutions, saying it was in contravention of vision of MahatmaGandhi who always advocated for strengthening of such institutions. Mr Kumar, while addressing newly elected members of Panchayat Raj and District Boards, said it was distressing to note that the Centre had slashed funds to be given to Panchayati Raj institutions, despite the fact that these institutions get fund according to the recommendations made by Finance Commission.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Nitish castigates Centre for slashing fund to Panchayats