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Politics
Love‑married daughter‑in‑law Naina Dhanaka defeats 11 rivals to become sarpanch of Gudla, Rajasthan
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 08:51 PM
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Naina Dhanaka, who entered the village through a love marriage, secured 2,107 votes to win the ST‑reserved sarpanch seat in Gudla, Karoli district, Rajasthan, defeating 11 opponents with backing from Gujjar and Dhanaka communities.
In the recent gram panchayat elections for the ST‑reserved sarpanch post in Gudla village, Karoli district, Rajasthan, Naina Dhanaka emerged victorious. The candidate, who moved to the village after a love marriage, garnered a total of 2,107 votes, outpacing all 11 other contenders.
Her win was anchored by strong support from the Gujjar and Dhanaka communities, which together formed a decisive voting bloc. Analysts noted that the coalition of these two groups helped consolidate her base and translate personal popularity into a clear electoral margin.
The result marks a notable shift in local politics, as a daughter‑in‑law with a non‑traditional marital background secured the highest village office. Observers expect her tenure to focus on community‑driven development projects and to reflect the aspirations of the tribal electorate that elected her.
Her win was anchored by strong support from the Gujjar and Dhanaka communities, which together formed a decisive voting bloc. Analysts noted that the coalition of these two groups helped consolidate her base and translate personal popularity into a clear electoral margin.
The result marks a notable shift in local politics, as a daughter‑in‑law with a non‑traditional marital background secured the highest village office. Observers expect her tenure to focus on community‑driven development projects and to reflect the aspirations of the tribal electorate that elected her.