NHRC takes notice of ‘proxy governance’, summons states over ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice New Delhi, Dec 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said it has taken serious cognisance of the continuing and widespread practice of "proxy governance" in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), particularly in constituencies reserved for women. The issue stems from a complaint filed by Sushil Verma, former Member of the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which was examined by a bench of the Commission headed by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo on December 12.

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