The Gram Sabha in India: Examining Its Role in Articulating Local Aspirations and Community Consensus Abstract The Gram Sabha—constitutionally envisaged as the cornerstone of participatory rural governance under the 73rd Amendment—embodies the principle of direct democracy at the village level. It is intended to serve as an inclusive platform through which rural citizens can articulate … Continue reading To what extent does the Gram Sabha function as a true platform for expressing local aspirations and community consensus in rural governance?