The practice of Panchayati Raj as per the directive principles of the state policy was not to the satisfaction of the policy makers. There were several reasons for this. One of the reasons was that no uniform pattern of Panchayati Raj was being followed by the state governments. While few states followed a two-tier system, the others followed a system of three tiers. Further, many states were not holding regular elections to the PRIs.
Since the elections to the PRIs were being held by state governments themselves, their fairness and independence was seriously doubtful. Moreover, there were no standard guidelines with regard to delegation of powers to such institutions. More important was the need to empower the people in the rural areas as well as the empowerment of women.
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