Bhatkal: Bhatkal: Shanthi Sukrumane from Belke and Madhukar Subbumane have been elected as the new president and vice-president of Bhatkal Taluk Panchayat respectively. The elections were held here at Taluka Panchayat Sabha Bhavan on Thursday.

However, both the President and Vice President were elected unanimously.



R V Manohar, the Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner conducted the election process along with Taluk Panchayath Officer.

Former Taluka Panchayat President Parshunath Jain, BJP leader Parameshwar Devadiga, Krishna Naik, Nagraj Hegde, Savitha Gonda and many others were present on the occasion.

All the members along with others have congratulated the newly elected President and Vice President.