Let’s explain the SOLID principles using the characters and situations from the beloved village Indian drama Panchayat on PrimeVideo!

Meet the Characters

  • Abhishek Tripathi – Engineering graduate, reluctant Gram Sachiv
  • Pradhan Ji (Manju Devi) – The official head, but prefers chill life
  • Brij Bhushan Dubey (Pradhan-Pati) – The unofficial decision-maker
  • Vikas – Loyal and energetic assistant
  • Prahlad Pandey – Deputy Pradhan and friend with a funny bone
  • Banrakas – The forever-complaining opposition

Let’s Learn SOLID with Them

1. S — Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)

Every character should stick to their job!

❌ Wrong Example:

If Vikas starts handling all of Abhishek’s office work, leading meetings, fixing the water tank, and dealing with Banrakas…

✅ Right Way:

  • Abhishek = Administration
  • Vikas = Ground support
  • Manju Devi = Signature authority
  • Brij Bhushan = Guidance (unofficial 😅)
  • Prahlad = Local issues & support

One person = One responsibility

2. O — Open/Closed Principle (OCP)

Add new systems without breaking the old ones

Let’s say the village introduces a solar panel project.

Previously, they used the old electricity grid. It worked, but:

  • Bills were high
  • Outages were frequent

Now, the Panchayat introduces solar panels to supplement the system.

Smart Move:

They don’t remove or modify the old grid — just add the solar system on top.

Now:

  • 🌞 Daytime = Solar powers homes
  • ⚡ Night/cloudy = Old grid takes over

System is open for extension, but closed for modification

3. L — Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP)

Replace one role without breaking the system

If Abhishek goes for training and Ganesh Ji fills in temporarily:

  • Vikas still coordinates
  • Villagers still come
  • Pradhan Ji still signs (reluctantly 😄)

But if Ganesh Ji refuses to use a computer?

Substitutes must fulfill the same expectations

4. I — Interface Segregation Principle (ISP)

Don’t give every task to one person

Imagine if Manju Devi is forced to:

  • Write letters
  • Handle construction
  • Negotiate with MLAs
  • Do interviews
  • Sign documents

✅ Give her only the role she’s meant for — approvals and signatures

Avoid bloated responsibilities

5. D — Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP)

Depend on contracts, not specific people

Suppose development depends only on Abhishek…

If he quits, the system collapses.

Instead: Ensure any trained Sachiv can step in — because the system is based on roles and clear rules, not specific people.

Depend on abstract behavior, not individual presence

🎉 Final Recap – Panchayat Style

Principle Panchayat Style Explanation
SRP Each person does their own job (Sachiv ≠ Vikas ≠ Pradhan)
OCP Add new projects without changing the old structure
LSP Replace Abhishek with Ganesh Ji, and the show still works
ISP Don’t overload Manju Devi with all tasks
DIP Village depends on the Sachiv role, not Abhishek personally