Question

Why was alagu compelled to call the panchayat

Answer 1

Explanation:

This was because all the members of the panchayat were his friends, whom he had obliged at one time or the other. He was sure that they would not go against him. (iv) At last, the old woman approached Jumman's friend, Alagu. She requested him to attend the panchayat, when her case comes up in the panchayat.

Answer 2

This was because all the members of thepanchayat were his friends, whom he hadobliged at one time or the other. He was sure that they would not go against him. ... (iv) At last, the old woman approached Jumman's friend, Alagu. She requested him to attend the panchayat, when her case comes up