On April 25, 2026, Belagavi’s Suvarna Vidhana Soudha hosted the National Panchayat Raj Day celebration. Hon’ble Minister Satish Jharkiholi tweeted about inaugurating the event and addressing the gathering, emphasizing the importance of grassroots governance.
We saw Jharkiholi highlight Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj. “Our government’s priority is to strengthen village administration,” he said. He explained that governance begins at the grassroots, with Gram Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat, and Zilla Panchayat forming the three pillars of rural development.
Our sources confirmed that Jharkiholi urged Panchayat Raj officials to work with greater responsibility. He stressed that coordination between the legislature and executive is vital to provide basic facilities according to population needs. “Effective implementation of schemes at the grassroots is the key,” he noted.
The government remains committed to empowering villages, strengthening local governance, and achieving holistic rural development. Jharkiholi called on officials to perform their duties diligently and deliver services that leave a lasting impact on people’s lives.
The event was attended by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Legislative Council Member Channaraj Hattiholi, Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Shinde, State Finance Corporation Chairman Mahantesh Koujalagi, MLAs Babasaheb Patil, Ganesh Hukkeri, Aasif (Raju) Seth, BUDA Chairman Lakshmanrao Chingale, and senior police officials. Their presence underscored the importance of Panchayat Raj in Karnataka’s governance framework.
During the program, Prarthana Biradar Patil, who achieved state‑level success in the SSLC exam, was honored. Panchayat Raj officials and staff recognized for outstanding service were also felicitated, reinforcing the spirit of dedication and excellence.
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Earlier this week, Belagavi’s historic Kamal Basadi hosted the *Maddedavadideva 1008 Bhagwan Neminath Digambar Jinmandir Dharma Chakra Aradhana Mahamahotsava*. Satish Jharkiholi joined the celebration and praised the Jain community’s contributions to agriculture, trade, education, and Kannada language. He pledged further development of Kamal Basadi into a major tourist destination, with government support for Jain monasteries and heritage sites.
Together, these events highlight Belagavi’s dual role as a center of governance and cultural heritage, showcasing Karnataka’s commitment to grassroots empowerment and spiritual preservation.
