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Veteran Sodha Family Member Thakur Padam Singh Elected First Sarpanch of Chachhro Gram Panchayat in Barmer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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Thakur Padam Singh Sodha, whose family is noted for its role in the 1971 Indo‑Pak war, has been elected as the inaugural sarpanch of Chachhro (Bawdi Kalla) gram panchayat in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Thakur Padam Singh Sodha, a member of the Sodha family celebrated for its contributions during the 1971 India‑Pakistan war, won the election to become the first sarpanch of the newly formed Chachhro gram panchayat, also known as Bawdi Kalla, in Barmer district of Rajasthan.
The local electorate voted in the inaugural panchayat elections held earlier this month, and Padam Singh secured a clear majority, marking the start of formal self‑governance for the village.
His election is being viewed as a symbolic continuation of the family's public service legacy, transitioning from wartime heroism to grassroots political leadership in the desert region.
Local officials said the new panchayat will focus on basic infrastructure, water supply and agricultural support, aligning with state development schemes.
The community expressed optimism that Padam Singh's experience and family reputation will help attract attention and resources to the remote area.
The local electorate voted in the inaugural panchayat elections held earlier this month, and Padam Singh secured a clear majority, marking the start of formal self‑governance for the village.
His election is being viewed as a symbolic continuation of the family's public service legacy, transitioning from wartime heroism to grassroots political leadership in the desert region.
Local officials said the new panchayat will focus on basic infrastructure, water supply and agricultural support, aligning with state development schemes.
The community expressed optimism that Padam Singh's experience and family reputation will help attract attention and resources to the remote area.