The State Election Commission, Bihar, has roped in Pankaj Tripathi—who hails from the village Belsand—for the ongoing Panchayat elections.

The Commission aims to spread the message about the importance of Panchayat elections in a villager’s life. Tripathi, who has experienced the rural life and the problems that lie within it from close quarters, was only happy to be part of it. The actor tells mid-day, ‘’The Panchayat is the true example of grassroot democracy. Everyone should participate in the upcoming elections for their own betterment.” Nearly 68 per cent of the Indian population hails from rural areas. Hence, it’s pivotal that this section of society understands the importance of governance and participates by casting their vote “without bias”.