KISHTWAR, Oct 19: Tanveer Ahmed Zargar has been elected District President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Patwar Association (AJKPA), District Kishtwar, with an overwhelming majority, following the successful completion of the tenure of the outgoing team headed by District President Arif Mir.
The elections were conducted on October 17 with the prior intimation and consent of association members in a peaceful, transparent and orderly manner. Two candidates, Tanveer Ahmed Zargar and Asif Rashid Butt, both Girdawars posted in different tehsils of Kishtwar district, contested for the post of District President. Out of the total 30 votes polled, Zargar secured 23 votes, while Butt received seven votes. Following the counting, the Election Authority declared Zargar the winner.
The election was attended by AJKPA UT President Fayaz Ahmed Sofi as the Chief Guest, while Province President Sham Saroop and Vice President Nisar Ahmed Butt attended as Guests of Honour. The process was conducted in the presence of Election Authority members, including former District President Arif Mir and Rabinder Singh. Khursheed Ahmed, Girdawar, and Riyaaz Ahmed, District President AJKPA Doda, served as observers.
The newly elected district body comprises Tanveer Ahmed Zargar as District President, Kabeet Singh as Vice President, Asif Rashid Butt as Secretary, Adil Ahmed Beg as Publicity Secretary, Shahid Hussain as Accountant and Abid Hussain Veri as Cashier.
Following the elections, the newly elected district body called on the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar. The district administration welcomed the new team and extended its best wishes. The association expressed gratitude to the administration for its support and cooperation in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election process.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed various issues and concerns affecting the Patwar fraternity with the Deputy Commissioner, who assured the members that the matters raised would be addressed at the earliest. The newly elected team reiterated its commitment to working for the welfare of the Patwar fraternity and addressing the professional concerns of its members.