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J&K Governor administers oath to Sarpanches, advises to ensure development

Jammu, Jan 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday attended the Oath ceremony function of the newly elected Sarpanches of Jammu Division, organized by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj here.
The Governor congratulated the Sarpanches on being elected as representatives of their respective Panchayats and observed that the Panchayati Raj Institutions can truly represent and fulfil the developmental aspirations of people due to direct participation of people in planning development of their areas and implementing Government welfare schemes under close monitoring.
Mr Malik complimented Sarpanches and Panches for their whole hearted participation in the Panchayat elections which were held after a gap of seven years and saw a voter turnout of 74.1 percent.
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