‘Panchayat’ Season 4 arrived on Amazon Prime Video on 24 June 2025, with high hopes and sky-high expectations. The show, known for its charming simplicity and slice-of-village-life humour, brought back beloved characters like Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), Manju Devi (Neena Gupta), and Brij Bhushan Dubey a.k.a. Pradhan Ji (Raghubir Yadav). The village of Phulera was once again buzzing with politics, humour, and a touch of romance.But this time, not everyone was happy. While some viewers appreciated that the core flavour of the show remained intact, others felt that the heartwarming emotions and bonds that made ‘Panchayat’ special took a backseat due to the overwhelming political drama of the Pradhan elections. Let’s break down the ending and what we can expect in Season 5. Spoiler alert ahead!Politics over warmth?This season’s central storyline revolves around a fierce electoral clash between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi. As the Panchayat elections kick off, what was once a light-hearted show suddenly becomes dense with power games, bitterness, and betrayal. As the campaigns heat up, both candidates go all out — from rallying villagers and distributing pamphlets to throwing shade and manipulating public opinion. Many fans missed the soul of the show in all this chaos. A few even hoped for a more heartfelt conclusion.Pradhan battle ends with a twistBack to the political drama – the big reveal comes in the last episode. After days of heated competition, emotional pleas, and messy face-offs, Kranti Devi wins the election. Her name replaces Manju Devi’s outside the Panchayat office, marking a new political order in Phulera.The defeat doesn’t sit well with Pradhan Ji. In a symbolic moment of frustration, he begins ruining the sweets he had ordered to celebrate his wife’s assumed victory. His hurt was palpable, proving yet again how much he had invested emotionally in his wife’s campaign.CAT cleared, but conflicts continueAway from the heat of village politics, Abhishek Tripathi – the beloved Sachiv Ji – is seen juggling his duties while secretly prepping for his MBA entrance exams. Alongside his academic pursuits, his relationship with Rinki begins to grow, albeit slowly and with hesitation.This season reveals that Abhishek has indeed cleared his CAT exam, securing an impressive 97 percentile. In a heartwarming moment, Rinki checks the results for him and excitedly announces the score. The two share a quiet but meaningful celebration. Later, they finally confess their love. “I love you,” texts Sachiv Ji, to which Rinki replies, “I love you too.” For fans rooting for the couple since Season 2, this was a sweet reward.The emotional goodbye (or is it?)While the village prepares for change, the focus shifts to Abhishek and Rinki. In a quiet conversation, Rinki gets emotional thinking about the possibility of Abhishek leaving Phulera for his MBA. Abhishek reassures her, noting that there’s still time, as he needs to go through GDs, interviews, and other admission processes. What can fans expect from Season 5?The finale leaves viewers with more questions than answers. Will Abhishek leave Phulera? If so, what will happen to his budding romance with Rinki? Will he reveal his plans to Pradhan Ji and Manju Devi?Moreover, Manju Devi’s defeat doesn’t seem like the end of the road. Judging by Pradhan Ji’s steely resolve, the Dubey family might attempt a political comeback in the next season. Fans are also hoping for more of Vikas and Khushboo’s hilarious moments, Prahlad Cha’s calm wisdom, and some old-school Phulera humour.
