B.C. Khanduri's government implemented a 50% reservation for women in Panchayats in Uttarakhand.
Which Chief Minister of Uttarakhand among the following reserved 50% seats in Panchayats for women ?
Asked in Management Officer (Rajya Sampati Vibhag) Exam 2023 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Women's Empowerment and Reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions)
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