The results of the PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Society) elections for two panchayats, Basatpur and Tikapatti Dekuli, in Bahadurpur block were declared on Thursday. The vote counting took place peacefully under strict security arrangements at the Trysem Bhawan complex, located at the block headquarters, overseen by Observer and Block Election Officer-cum-BDO Anand Kumar Vibhuti.

In Basatpur panchayat, Sanjay Bhagat secured victory by defeating his closest rival and incumbent PACS President Ramnaresh Bhagat by 44 votes. Sanjay Bhagat received 379 votes, while Ramnaresh Bhagat got 335 votes, thus making Sanjay Bhagat the new PACS President.

In Tikapatti Dekuli panchayat, former PACS President Radheshyam Yadav achieved a significant win. He garnered 498 votes, leaving his nearest competitor Ashok Yadav with 344 votes. Radheshyam Yadav won by a considerable margin of 154 votes.

Block Election Officer-cum-BDO Anand Kumar Vibhuti confirmed that the counting for the PACS President posts in both panchayats concluded peacefully. He also mentioned that the PACS members in both panchayats had already been declared elected unopposed. Certificates were distributed to all newly elected presidents and members.

Following the receipt of their certificates, supporters warmly welcomed the newly elected PACS Presidents, Sanjay Bhagat and Radheshyam Yadav, with garlands and celebratory slogans. Both presidents expressed their gratitude to the voters, pledging to work continuously for the welfare of farmers and to uphold the trust placed in them. Several election officials were present during the counting process to ensure its smooth conduct.