Sitamarhi. Several important decisions were taken at the Panchayat Samiti meeting held on Wednesday in the auditorium at the Runnisaidpur block headquarters. Chaired by Block Pramukh Poonam Devi, the meeting unanimously approved development schemes to be implemented with funds from the 16th Finance Commission. Extensive discussions were held on the needs and development works of various panchayats.

Local MLA Pankaj Kumar Mishra, present as the chief guest, emphasized the need for equitable distribution of development funds in panchayat areas. He instructed officials to respect and coordinate with even the smallest public representatives, acknowledging their crucial role in a democratic system. The MLA also stressed the effective implementation of development schemes.

The most significant proposal of the meeting concerned granting Nagar Panchayat status to Runnisaidpur North Panchayat. Panchayat Samiti members unanimously passed this demand, considering the area's growing population, the need for urban facilities, and development potential. Additionally, members expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of several departmental officials and demanded action and recommendation for their suspension. BDO Dhananjay Kumar, in-charge CO Vishwamitra Kharwar, PO Santosh Kumar, CDPO Raghuvansh Kumar, JSS Saroj Kumar, Dr. Shambhunath Thakur, BEO Rajnish Kumar, Mukhiya Naveen Yadav, and other officials and public representatives were present at the meeting.