Shopian: The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) on Saturday won the chairman and vice-chairman posts in the District Development Council (DDC) chairperson elections in Shopian district.
Quoting unnamed officials, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reported that JKAP candidate, Bilqees Akhtar, secured 8 votes while her rival candidate from PAGD secured 6 votes.
The vice-chairman post was decided through a draw of lots as there was a tie. “The vice-chairman post was also won by JKAP,” officials said.
They said that Bilqees Akhter of Wachi, who had won DDC elections from Zainapora-1 block, will be the first chairperson of Shopian while Irfan Manhas will be vice-chairperson.
It is pertinent to mention that both PAGD and Apni Party had support of seven DDC members each. However, one among PAGD members voted in favour of Apni Party. (KNO)
Apni Party wins chairperson, vice-chairperson posts in Shopian
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