Aligarh: The residents of Tappal Nagar Panchayat in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh have been protesting and staging a dharna (sit-in) for the past few days to demand the restoration of their panchayat. The protesters, led by Bhakiyu, have been sitting outside the district magistrate’s office and demanding immediate action to restore the panchayat, which was dissolved last year.

According to the protesters, the panchayat was dissolved without any valid reason and its members were removed from their positions. This has led to a lack of proper representation for the people of Tappal Nagar and a delay in the implementation of various development projects in the area.

The protesters have been demanding that the panchayat be reinstated and its members be given back their positions. They have also been demanding an inquiry into the reasons behind the dissolution of the panchayat.

Local authorities have assured the protesters that their demands will be looked into and appropriate action will be taken. However, the protesters have stated that they will continue their sit-in until their demands are met.

The ongoing protest has caused inconvenience to the residents of Aligarh, with traffic disruptions and increased security measures in the area. The authorities have appealed to the protesters to end their sit-in and allow normalcy to return to the area.

Overall, the protest by Bhakiyu and the residents of Tappal Nagar highlights the importance of proper representation and local governance in rural areas, and the need for transparency and accountability in the functioning of panchayats.