Rajasthan becomes first state to fix minimum educational qualification for contesting PRI elections

Q.  Which state became the first State to fix a minimum educational qualification for contesting elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
- Published on 30 Mar 15

a. Gujarat
b. Delhi
c. Kerala
d. Rajasthan

ANSWER: Rajasthan
 
On 27th Mar’15 Rajasthan Govt. passed the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2015 which stipulates a minimum qualification of Class X pass from a recognized board for contesting election for the post of member of Zila Parishad or Panchayat Samiti while minimum qualification of class VIII pass has been stipulated for the post of Sarpanch (village head).

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