Odisha’s woman sarpanch attempts suicide after no-confidence motion in Bargarh district
Urmila Seth, the first-time woman Sarpanch of Talpali Panchayat in Odisha’s Bargarh district, attempted suicide by consuming poison after receiving a no-confidence motion notice. Panchayat members accused Seth of corruption and her husband of interference. Seth is currently stable in the hospital. A special meeting is scheduled for November 12 to address the no-confidence motion.