Neeraj Kumar
Patna: Nominations for the first phase of voting in the PACS election are underway in Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, with substantial participation in Paliganj and Dulhin Bazar blocks. On the second day of nominations, hundreds of people—including numerous current PACS presidents, prominent figures, and well-known personalities—filed nominations for the posts of president and executive member. The block offices were bustling with activity, as throngs of supporters accompanied candidates, greeting them with flower garlands in a festive display reminiscent of a fair.
The nomination process for the PACS elections, scheduled for November 29 in these two blocks, began yesterday. On the first day, 6 candidates filed for president, along with 76 candidates for executive member posts from Paliganj block. Meanwhile, Dulhin Bazar block saw 36 nominations, including 9 for president and 29 for executive members.
On the second day, the turnout surged as dozens of notable personalities and new faces from both blocks filed their nominations. Large crowds of supporters gathered at each block office, creating an energetic atmosphere.
In Paliganj block, notable candidates for the president post include Pankaj Kumar Sharma, a young social worker with a background in journalism from Dahiya Panchayat; current Mukhiya Nikesh Kumar, known as ‘Chhote Sarkar’, from Mahabalipur Panchayat; three-time winner Umesh Singh from Chandos Panchayat; long-serving president Shyamdev Yadav from Sigodi Panchayat; Rinku Singh from Sadsi Peepardha Panchayat; and first-time contender Rama Singh from Siyarampur-Bhedhariya Panchayat. Many other prominent figures and community leaders filed their nominations, drawing significant support as they displayed strength in numbers at the nomination venues.
As of the latest update, hundreds more have filed nominations for both president and executive member roles across both blocks, with Dulhin Bazar block also experiencing a notable crowd. The enthusiasm and strong turnout reflect the competitive spirit and local engagement in this year’s PACS elections.
