India News | Himachal: Youth Congress Announces Significant Changes Regarding Its Elections

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): With the dissolution of the old executive of the Youth Congress the election process in the organisation has started. Indian Youth Congress has announced significant changes regarding the body's elections.

The organisation has dissolved its previous committee and initiated a new membership drive.

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With the election bugle being blown, the old executive has been dissolved, and the nomination process will run from August 5 to 14.

Vineet Kamboj, the in-charge of Himachal Youth Congress, along with Election Commissioner Sajid Tariq, PRO Uday Gurjar, and Co-in-charge Yogesh Handa, addressed the media during a press conference to outline the election process.

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Vineet Kamboj detailed the timeline for the elections, starting with a membership drive that will run until August 3, 2024. Following this, the nomination period will open on August 5, 2024, and close on August 14, 2024. During this time, objections can be raised from August 6 to August 15, 2024. The scrutiny of nominations will occur from August 15 to August 19, 2024, with the final list of nominations being announced on August 20, 2024.

Sajid Tariq emphasised the commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process. To facilitate a smooth election, PRO Uday Gurjar noted that PROs from various states have been appointed. This measure aims to prevent any disruptions during the elections. The press conference also saw the presence of numerous Youth Congress workers.

Youth Congress state in-charge Vineet Kamboj said that there is a process of election of Youth Congress, draw has been taken out in which Shimla and Solan district will be reserved for SC and ST. Youth Congress membership has started in the entire state. Old people will also be given a place on the basis of performance. Only those who have voter ID will have the right to become a member and vote. He said that this election process will be done with transparency through the IYC app. Those who will help people in the disaster, do good work, they will be given a place in the list on the basis of performance. He said that this election process will be completed in 2 to 2.5 months. (ANI)

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