Panchayat Raj was inaugurated on October 2nd, 1959 by

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  2. Jawaharlal Nehru 
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Option 2 : Jawaharlal Nehru 
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The correct answer is Jawaharlal Nehru.Key Points

  • Jawaharlal Nehru formally inaugurated Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan on 2nd October 1959 at Nagaur.
  • The first elections under the Rajasthan Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads Act, 1959 were held in September-October 1959.
  • This scheme was later on implemented in Andhra Pradesh in 1959 itself.
  • National Panchayati Raj Diwas (Day) is celebrated every year in India on 24th April. 

Additional Information

  • The reason for celebrating Panchayati Raj day is the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992.
  • The passing of the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act1992 came into force with effect from 24 April 1993.  
  • Schedule 11 contains 29 subjects.
  • This schedule covers important topics such as Panchayat's powers, rural development, poverty alleviation, market, roads and drinking water, etc.
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