Elections in AIKS (All India Kashmiri Samaj) appoints Dr. Tej Tickoo as President

ALL INDIA KASHMIRI SAMAJ (REGD.)

(APEX BODY OF INDIAN & OVERSEAS KASHMIRI PANDIT ORGANISATIONS)

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AIKS (All India Kashmiri Samaj), a registered society (NGO), working for the Kashmiri Society globally in the fields of social, cultural, education and sports, held the election after coming of the end of three years term of Shri Vijay Aima.

Dr. Raj Kachroo was appointed Returning Officer for conducting the election. Four nomination papers were submitted and after withdrawal of three candidates, Col. Rtd. Dr. Tej Tickoo remained in fray. On 9th of June the Returning Officer Dr. Raj Kachroo declared him elected for three years term in the general body meeting of the AIKS.

On the occasion former President Shri Vijay Aima spoke about the rich traditions of AIKS and his work for the period he was president. He spoke about his experience of over a decade as an activist in AIKS and thanked his team for the co-operation, he received from them.

The new President Col. Rtd. Dr. Tej Tickoo on assumption of his office spoke in length about the AIKS vision. He also assured, to move on the path, his predecessors have laid down. He thanked general body for reposing faith in him. He showed satisfaction for smooth transition.

Shri M.K. Pajan welcomed the general body members and conducted the proceedings of the programme. Shri Vijay Kashkari proposed vote of thanks.

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M.K. Pajan

General Secretrary

Source: World Hindu News (WHN)