Definition of "panchayats" [panchayats]

• Plural form of panchayat. (noun)

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• "The amendment included a set aside of one-third of the seats in panchayats, or village councils, for women."
• "First thing which is preached by these so called panchayats is that we should respect out 'Parampara' and villages of Haryana cannot be made America."
• "Moreover one more thing can be inferred here is that these so called panchayats are selective in their targets."