Khaltsi, October 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Draw of Lots for women’s reservation among Panches and Sarpanches in Sham district was held today under the supervision of the District Panchayat Election Officer, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Sham.

The proceedings commenced at 2:00 PM and were conducted in accordance with the prescribed guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness in the reservation process.

The event was attended by concerned officers and officials, political representatives, and Nambardars from across Sham district. The participants joined both physically and virtually to witness the proceedings.

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A mock drill was also scheduled on the same day to ensure the smooth conduct of the proceedings and the readiness of the arrangements.

The District Panchayat Election Officer, Sham, ensured coordination with the concerned departments and officers for the necessary arrangements to facilitate the proceedings.

The exercise marks an important step towards ensuring the prescribed reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and promoting their participation in grassroots democratic governance.