In Chhattisgarh’s Bhatgaon Gram Panchayat, superstition has taken hold as four out of five sarpanches have died from sudden illnesses, creating fear among residents about assuming the role. Villagers attribute these deaths to superstitions, leading to a reluctance to accept the position of sarpanch. The community is grappling with the loss, as previous sarpanches also succumbed to illness.