Gram panchayat elections in Karnataka will be held before end of 2026, says Minister Priyank Kharge
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Summary
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said the State government would conduct gram panchayat elections before the end of 2026
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right