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Which Indian state was the first to establish the institution of Panchayat raj?

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Rajasthan

Panchayat Raj First State Introduction

The Panchayat Raj system is a form of local self-governance practiced in rural India. Its establishment signifies a key step towards decentralizing administrative and political power.

The Indian state that holds the distinction of being the first to establish the institution of Panchayat Raj is Rajasthan.

The inauguration took place on October 2, 1959, in the village of Bagdari, located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. The ceremony was notably performed by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

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