The Haryana government is planning to bring a Bill to provide 50:50 reservation in panchayat polls for men and women candidates, and rotate the seats between male and female representatives after each term. Speaking to The Indian Express on Monday, Chautala said the government will bring the Bill in the coming Assembly session. “Men and women will be able to contest panchayat polls under the odd-even formula. He said he was satisfied with the performance of women representatives in panchayat bodies, and that some panchayats led by women were very progressive. “We will hold panchayat polls soon after the Covid-19 situation improves in the state,” he added.

Source: Indian Express August 24, 2020 18:43 UTC