Chhattisgarh Bars Kin of Women Urban Body Members from Acting as Their Representatives

The Chhattisgarh government announced a new directive that bars kin of elected women members of urban local bodies from acting as their representatives. The move, aimed at curbing nepotism and conflicts of interest, applies to all municipal corporations and councils across the state. Officials said the decision will strengthen transparency and accountability in local governance and will be enforced from the next fiscal year. The state election commission will monitor compliance with the directive.