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Villagers of Bhadoura, Nagaur present ₹25 lakh to defeated sarpanch candidate Chidi Devi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:35 PM
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Despite losing the sarpanch election in Bhadoura by 162 votes, Chidi Devi was honored by locals who placed ₹25 lakh in a thaal as a token of affection.
In the recent sarpanch poll for the Bhadoura Gram Panchayat in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, Chidi Devi of Modhi village was defeated by Girija Sandhu, trailing by a margin of 162 votes. The result was officially recorded by the district election office, confirming the loss for the former candidate.
Following the announcement, the residents of Bhadoura organized an unusual tribute. A large thaal was filled with cash amounting to ₹25 lakh and presented to Chidi Devi as a gesture of respect and affection, despite her electoral setback. Villagers gathered at the village centre, where the offering was made in a public ceremony attended by local elders and community members.
The gesture reflects the strong personal rapport Chidi Devi enjoys among the villagers, highlighting a cultural practice where community ties can transcend electoral outcomes. Local officials noted that the tribute does not influence any official position but underscores the social fabric of rural Rajasthan, where personal goodwill often coexists with political competition.
Following the announcement, the residents of Bhadoura organized an unusual tribute. A large thaal was filled with cash amounting to ₹25 lakh and presented to Chidi Devi as a gesture of respect and affection, despite her electoral setback. Villagers gathered at the village centre, where the offering was made in a public ceremony attended by local elders and community members.
The gesture reflects the strong personal rapport Chidi Devi enjoys among the villagers, highlighting a cultural practice where community ties can transcend electoral outcomes. Local officials noted that the tribute does not influence any official position but underscores the social fabric of rural Rajasthan, where personal goodwill often coexists with political competition.