Panchayat ‘auctions’ posts to AIADMK, DMDK men

In an open violation of the country’s democratic principles and electoral ethics, a panchayat in Cuddalore district passed a resolution on Monday to give another term to its former president and AIADMK functionary R Sakthivel after he offered to “donate” Rs 50 lakh for the renovation of a temple in the village and for undertaking other development projects.

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