Nirmal: Khanapur ward elders plan draw of lots to pick councillor

Ward elders in Khanapur municipality came under criticism after proposing to select a councillor through a draw of lots by collecting Rs 25 lakh from each candidate. The move was later stalled after opposition from one contestant.

Nirmal: Elders of a ward in Khanapur municipality drew criticism after reportedly deciding to conduct a draw of lots to unanimously select a councillor by collecting a deposit of Rs 25 lakh from each candidate, following stiff competition among contestants.

It was learnt that the ward elders secretly convened a meeting on Saturday night and resolved to collect the deposit amount from candidates and organise a draw of lots to pick a councillor in place of elections. They reportedly proposed to return the money to the remaining candidates after the selection. Incidentally, the ward had received nominations from more than 10 candidates.

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However, the elders were forced to reconsider the move after one of the candidates opposed the decision. They subsequently postponed a meeting scheduled for Sunday to Monday.