Kargil, Apr 21: The Silmoo Mandal body elections of the Bharatiya Janata Party were conducted in Kargil on Monday, resulting in the election of a new leadership team, with party officials stating that the process was carried out in a peaceful and transparent manner.
Akhon Mahmood, a resident of Lalung, was elected as Mandal President. Thinles Dorjay of Darchiks was chosen as Vice President, while Abdul Rahman from Chulichan assumed the post of General Secretary, according to the results declared after the completion of voting.
The election process, supervised by District President Assadullah Munshi and Nominated Councillor Rigzin Gurmeth, saw active participation from party workers across the region, underlining sustained engagement at the grassroots level in Kargil district.
In other appointments, Mohd Baqir of Sharchey was elected Kisan Morcha President, Mohd Salman from Gargardoo was named Secretary, and Konchok Chinba of Garkone took charge as Yuva Morcha President.
Party leaders present during the exercise said the polling was conducted in an orderly manner, with organisational procedures adhered to throughout. They noted that the participation of cadre reflected internal cohesion and the party’s continued efforts to expand its base in the region.
Following the declaration of results, the newly elected members thanked party workers for their support and expressed their intention to work collectively to strengthen the organisational structure and address local concerns with accountability.
Senior party members and election observers also commended the conduct of the polls, stating that the smooth process highlighted organisational discipline and the growing involvement of workers in internal democratic exercises.
The Silmoo Mandal elections form part of the party’s broader initiative to reinforce its structure at the grassroots level across Ladakh.
