Multiple choice Which of the following is known as the Father of Panchayati Raj in India? Lord Mayo Lord Ripon Balwant Rai Mehta Ashok Mehta L M Singhvi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Balwant Rai Mehta is called the Father of Panchayati Raj in India because it was the recommendations of his committee which laid the foundation of the present day existing Panchayati Raj.