UPSC Optional 2020Question 23Public AdministrationUrban Local Government350 words

Ward committees in urban local governance have remained mere paper tigers. The ideal of realizing effective people's participation in collaboration with local functionaries is still in the pipeline. Evaluate the gap in theory and practice. (Answer in 350 words)

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