Panchayati raj
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panchayati-raj-162-16781096
title:
Panchayati raj
text:
The Panchayat raj is a political system originating from the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is one of the oldest systems of local government in the Indian subcontinent, with historical mentions dating back to around 250 CE. The word 'raj' means 'rule,' and panchayat' means 'assembly' (ayat) of 'five' (panch). Traditionally, panchayats consisted of wise and respected elders chosen and accepted by the local community. These assemblies
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Indian political system
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchayati_raj
date created:
2015-06-07T18:20:49Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T23:09:34Z
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