• Dr. B. Rajendra Prasad

ABSTRACT “Local self-governments must be the basis of any true system of democracy. We have got rather into the habit of thinking of democracy at the top and not so much below. Democracy at the top will not be a success unless it is built on the foundations from below”.---- Jawaharlal Nehru. The success of a democratic system largely depends upon the existence and efficient operation of a system of Local Self-Governments at the grassroot levels. The democratic and ideals of Decentralisation, development and increased continuous and active popular participation of in the process of nation building can be possible only through the organisation and efficient working system of local government. In fact, each part of India whether Rural or Urban is being locally administered for the satisfaction of local needs by a local government. The makers our constitution were fully aware of the imperative necessity of organising a system of local self-government at the grassroot level and using it as a solid foundation for ensuring the stability, strength and health of the Indian liberal democratic political system. The 4th ordinary elections to Gram Panchayats were held in July 2013. In this connection I would like to present the Fifth Gram Panchayat Elections results , percentage of polling, mandate of the voters of elections conducted in Andhra Pradesh State in the month of February ,2021 for the satisfaction of local needs by a local self-governments in spite of many disputes levelled between State Election Commission and State Government to conduct these elections.

Key Words-Decentralization, Popular participation, Local needs, voters mandate

" Gram Panchayat Elections in Andhra Pradesh State,2021--An Over View", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.2111-2115, March-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103262.pdf

" Gram Panchayat Elections in Andhra Pradesh State,2021--An Over View", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no. pp2111-2115, March-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103262.pdf