PERNEM
Ashweta Mandrekar was elected unopposed as deputy sarpanch of Mandrem on Friday.
The post had fallen vacant after deputy sarpanch Ambrose Fernandes was elected as sarpanch.
Panchas Serafino Fernandes, Priya Konadkar, Pradeep Hadfadkar, Subhash Asolkar, Raghoba Gaude and Sarpanch Amrose Fernandes have supported Mandrekar.
"I'm grateful to the confidence shown by all panchas and will prove their confidence in my ability. My prime focus will be on development projects in Mandrem village," said the newly elected deputy sarpanch.
She was later greeted by MGP leader Jeet Arolkar at the panchayat office. Ashweta Mandrekar had recently joined the MGP.
