important articles related to Panchayati Raj: Panchayati Raj Articles - *Article 243: Definitions* - *Article 243A: Gram Sabha* - *Article 243B: Constitution of Gram Panchayats* - *Article 243C: Composition of Panchayats* - *Article 243D: Reservation of Seats* - *Article 243E: Duration of Panchayats* - *Article 243F: Disqualifications for Membership* - *Article 243G: Powers, Authority, and Responsibilities of Panchayats* - *Article 243H: Powers to Impose Taxes* - *Article 243I: Finance Commission* - *Article 243J: Audit of Accounts* - *Article 243K: Elections to Panchayats* - *Article 243L: Application to Union Territories* - *Article 243M: Part Not to Apply to Certain Areas* - *Article 243N: Continuance of Existing Laws and Panchayats* These articles are part of the 73rd Amendment Act, which aimed to strengthen local self-government and decentralize power to the grassroots level ¹. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅