Nilesh Gokuldas Pagi has been unanimously elected as the new sarpanch of Agonda village panchayat, marking a “double gift” as the election coincided with his birthday1. The Presiding Officer, Sushant Lolienkar, announced Pagi’s unopposed election, after which Pagi celebrated by cutting a birthday cake with fellow panchas and VP Agonda Secretary Amol K Naikgaonkar.
Pagi is the third sarpanch to hold the position in the current term, following Fatima Rodrigues and Prettal Fernandes. Supporters, including former sarpanchas, were present to congratulate Pagi on his election and birthday