Former Union minister Smriti Irani's name was omitted from the Medan Mawai village panchayat voter list in Amethi, despite her being registered for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. An inquiry has been ordered into the discrepancy.
Panchayat Season 5 is confirmed for a 2026 release on Amazon Prime Video. The new season will continue Abhishek Tripathi's story in Phulera, addressing unresolved plot points from season 4, including the village election and his relationship with Rinki.
K.A. Sengottaiyan, a veteran politician with a five-decade career, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming a 10-time legislator in Tamil Nadu. His journey began in grassroots politics in the 1970s, leading to significant roles, including School Education Minister. Following his expulsion from AIADMK, he joined the TVK party, further demonstrating his enduring political influence.
Vinod Suryavanshi, who played Sachiv ji in Panchayat Season 3, reveals his accidental entry into films after working as a security guard. He started as a junior artist earning Rs 500 per day and faced humiliation from assistant directors. After years of rejection due to his looks and a turning point incident where his plate was snatched away, he finally got his break in Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and later appeared in Jolly LLB 3 with Akshay Kumar.
Vinod Suryavanshi, who made a brief appearance in Panchayat, has opened up about facing caste discrimination in his native village in Karnataka, revealing that his family is still not allowed to enter temples or people’s homes. Apart from his recent work, Vinod also spoke about his difficult childhood marked by poverty and emotional struggles. Before entering the entertainment industry, Vinod took up several jobs to make ends meet.
A 65-year-old man and his younger son were arrested in Hathras, UP, after the father publicly disowned and humiliated his older son and wife over suspected conversion to Christianity. The father demanded a social boycott and forced the couple to wear a garland of shoes at a village panchayat. Police have registered an FIR and initiated legal proceedings.
