Malkangiri, 22nd Sept 2025: The politics of the Malkangiri district sadar block panchayat committee has taken a turbulent turn. Yesterday evening, some members including the block vice-chairperson brought a no-confidence motion against the chairperson. Now, supporters of Chairperson Gauri Padiami have moved a no-confidence motion against Vice-Chairperson Niranjan Haldar and submitted a written complaint to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Against the arbitrary actions of the vice-chairperson, 20 sarpanches and committee members of the panchayat committee met the SDM and demanded that the no-confidence motion be accepted. However, under the leadership of Vice-Chairperson Niranjan Haldar, 9 committee members brought a no-confidence motion against Chairperson Gauri Padiami and submitted a written complaint to the SDM.
At 4 PM, an emergency committee meeting was convened by Chairperson Gauri Padiami in the panchayat committee hall. More than 20 committee members and sarpanches attended the meeting. During the meeting, complaints were raised against Vice-Chairperson Niranjan Haldar for his arbitrary activities over more than two years, including misuse of power, interference in developmental works, involvement in contractor-related activities, and participation in various antisocial activities such as housing schemes. These allegations were supported by Chairperson Gauri Padiami’s supporters.
As a result, all present sarpanches and committee members unanimously passed the no-confidence motion against Vice-Chairperson Niranjan Haldar. This proposal has been submitted to the respected SDM for acceptance. Chairperson Gauri Padiami and her supporters have demanded that the no-confidence motion be accepted.
Now, it remains to be seen how the political scenario of Malkangiri district sadar panchayat committee unfolds in the coming days.