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Panchayat poll winner in trouble over violating three-child norm

Silchar: A Congress member, who recently won the panchayat election, has become embroiled in a controversy for allegedly breaching the Assam Panchayat (Amendment) Rules, 2018, which bars candidates with more than two children from participating in the rural polls. Allegations have surfaced against Samina Begum Barbhuiya , who secured victory as anchalik panchayat member from Katagaon Nityanandpur GP under Kalinagar Paikan Zila Parishad in Hailakandi district , for reportedly withholding information about her family size in her election documents. Her BJP opponent, Kamrun Nehar Laskar, lodged a complaint with district commissioner (Hailakandi) Nisarg Hivare on Wednesday. The memorandum states that Samina has three children, and by withholding this information, she has contravened the 2018 amendment of the Assam Panchayat Act. Birth certificates from the Hailakandi health department confirm Samina Begum's children as Farhin Sultana Laskar (born on May 20, 2016), Marzin Sultana Laskar (born on June 24, 2017), and Sahar Alam Laskar (born on June 26, 2020). The complainant asserts that Samina provided incorrect information in her election affidavit and has called for her immediate removal from the elected position, citing legal violations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo District administration sources said an investigation has been initiated following the memorandum's submission. Should the accusations be confirmed, Barbhuiya could face dismissal from her position as stipulated in the Panchayat Act. Attempts to reach Barbhuiya for her response were unsuccessful.