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Study materialPanchayati Raj System — Historical DevelopmentThe Panchayati Raj system in India has evolved over two millennia, culminating in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment of 1992, which established a three-tier local self-government structure with mandatory democratic elections and reservations for marginalized groups. Current affairsGandhi Jayanti 2026: 157th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-ViolenceOctober 2, 2026 marks the 157th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi — Mahatma Gandhi — the father of the Indian nation. It is also the birth anniversary of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri. The United Nations observes October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence, established by UNGA Resolution A/RES/61/271 in 2007, to disseminate the message of non-violence and promote peace, tolerance, and understanding.