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Politics
78-Year-Old Bhikhi Devi Wins Seventh Uncontested Term as Barmer Panchayat Sarpanch
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 04:15 PM
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In Virendra Nagar Gram Panchayat, Barmer district, Rajasthan, 78‑year‑old Bhikhi Devi was re‑elected uncontested for the seventh time as sarpanch, with all seven ward panchs also elected without opposition.
The Virendra Nagar Gram Panchayat in Barmer district held its elections on Monday, resulting in 78‑year‑old Bhikhi Devi being re‑elected as sarpanch without any opposition for the seventh consecutive term.
Bhikhi Devi, the wife of former Rajasthan cabinet minister Hemaraman Chaudhary, has been a prominent figure in local governance. Her long tenure has seen several development projects in the village, including road improvements and water supply schemes.
All seven ward panchs were also elected uncontested, a rare occurrence that underscores the dominance of Bhikhi Devi’s political network in the area.
Local residents expressed mixed feelings; while some praised her experience and continuity, others raised concerns about lack of electoral competition.
Bhikhi Devi, the wife of former Rajasthan cabinet minister Hemaraman Chaudhary, has been a prominent figure in local governance. Her long tenure has seen several development projects in the village, including road improvements and water supply schemes.
All seven ward panchs were also elected uncontested, a rare occurrence that underscores the dominance of Bhikhi Devi’s political network in the area.
Local residents expressed mixed feelings; while some praised her experience and continuity, others raised concerns about lack of electoral competition.