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Naviadi Council Votes to Remove Jiron Khalsa Mayor, Decision Set for Nov 6
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:36 PM
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In a decisive move, the Naviadi municipal council voted 61.52% to remove Jiron Khalsa Mayor Kusum Pastor. The final decision will be announced on November 6.
The Naviadi municipal council convened on a Tuesday to consider a motion to remove Jiron Khalsa Mayor Kusum Pastor from office. The motion, introduced by 12 councilors, was passed with 61.52% of the votes in favour, signalling a clear majority against the incumbent. The council chair announced that the official decision will be released on November 6, after the council’s final deliberations. The removal reflects growing concerns among council members about the mayor’s performance and governance record, though no specific allegations were cited in the brief statement released by the council.