Jamshedpur Bar Association Elections: 130 nomination forms sold

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Mar 14: As the deadline for purchasing nomination forms drew to a close, a total of 33 candidates availed themselves of the opportunity, bringing the cumulative count to 130 candidates vying for various positions in the Jamshedpur District Bar Association elections.

Due to the overwhelming response, the Election Commissioner, Arjun Singh, announced an extension for the submission of nomination papers. Originally set to conclude on March 15, the new deadline is now March 18, allowing candidates additional time to formalize their candidacy. The scrutiny of nominations will take place from March 19 to March 22.

On the penultimate day of nomination submissions, 18 candidates stepped forward, contributing to a total of 25 candidates having filed their nomination papers thus far. The election process will be overseen by a trio of Election Commissioners: Arjun Singh, Virendra Kumar Sharma, and Neel Bahadur Singhdev.

A diverse array of contenders has emerged for key positions within the association. For the presidency, notable nominees include Rathindra Nath Das, Anshuman Chaudhary (Laltu), Umesh Kumar Tripathi, and Ranjit Pandey. Similarly, candidates such as Anil Kumar Tiwari, Kumar Rajesh Ranjan, and Mithilesh Kumar Singh are contending for the role of General Secretary.

Among the aspirants, Hemraj Sharma, vying for the executive post, outlined his vision upon filing his nomination papers on Thursday. Accompanied by his proposers Rakesh Roshan Hansda and Raman Thakur, Hemraj Sharma expressed his commitment to advocate welfare. He emphasized priorities such as implementing the Advocate Protection Act, securing insurance coverage for advocates, and ensuring an entertainment allowance of at least Rs 20,000 during festivals, if elected.

The elections are scheduled for April 20, with vote counting set for April 21, marking a significant juncture in the governance of the Jamshedpur District Bar Association.