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Chairpersons, VCs for DDCs in Budgam, Kupwara, Doda, Udhampur elected

Jammu
February 9, 2021

The Chairpersons and the Vice-Chairpersons for the District Development Councils in Budgam, Kupwara, Doda and Udhampur were elected on Monday.

They were elected during meetings convened under the chairmanship of the respective District Election Officers (District Development Commissioners). There was a tie between Nazir Ahmad Khan and Abdul Ahad Dar, both contesting for Chairman of DDC Budgam with each securing 7 votes. A draw of lots was held in which Nazir Ahmad Khan was declared as successful, thus elected as Chairman DDC Budgam, an official handout said.

Meanwhile, for the election of Vice Chairman DDC Budgam, among the two contestants, Nazir Ahmad Jahara was declared as successful by securing 9 votes against Nisar Ahmad Sheikh who got only five 5 votes.

The DPEO said the whole process of the election to the chairperson and vice chairperson positions of the DDC Budgam was smooth adding that the elections were held in a free and fair manner.

Later, DPEO administered the oath to both the Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson.