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21-Year-Old Kirthi Gosaiwal Becomes Youngest Nagar Panchayat President in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Kirthi Gosaiwal, a 21‑year‑old BJP councillor, was elected unopposed as the president of Dhoriamanna Nagar Panchayat, a post reserved for Scheduled Caste women.
Kirthi Gosaiwal, a 21‑year‑old councillor from the Bharatiya Janata Party, was elected unopposed as the president of Dhoriamanna Nagar Panchayat in Rajasthan. The post, reserved for Scheduled Caste women, saw no other nominations, allowing Gosaiwal to secure the position without a contest.
Gosaiwal had previously aspired to join the administrative services, but her political journey took a different turn when she was selected to lead the local body. Her election marks a significant milestone, making her the youngest person ever to hold the presidency of a Nagar Panchayat in the state.
Local leaders and residents welcomed the appointment, citing Gosaiwal’s youthful energy and fresh perspective as assets for addressing community issues. She has expressed a commitment to improving local infrastructure and ensuring inclusive development.
The election underscores Rajasthan’s efforts to promote youth participation in governance, especially among Scheduled Caste women, and sets a precedent for future leadership roles at the grassroots level.
Gosaiwal had previously aspired to join the administrative services, but her political journey took a different turn when she was selected to lead the local body. Her election marks a significant milestone, making her the youngest person ever to hold the presidency of a Nagar Panchayat in the state.
Local leaders and residents welcomed the appointment, citing Gosaiwal’s youthful energy and fresh perspective as assets for addressing community issues. She has expressed a commitment to improving local infrastructure and ensuring inclusive development.
The election underscores Rajasthan’s efforts to promote youth participation in governance, especially among Scheduled Caste women, and sets a precedent for future leadership roles at the grassroots level.