PNS
Ranchi
The election dates for the apex traders body of the State, Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) have been announced. Voting will take place on September 13, with the nomination process beginning on August 31.
With the election dates finalized, electoral activity has intensified within the business organization. Prospective candidates have begun preparations for the election, scheduled for September 13 at Marwari Bhavan on Harmu Road. Many contenders are reaching out to Chamber members to garner support; some are strengthening existing connections, while others are trying to establish a foothold among new members.
The election will determine the 21-member executive committee as well as regional vice-presidents for Jharkhand’s six administrative divisions. Discussions regarding candidacies for various posts have gained momentum among business organizations and Chamber members. The electoral picture is expected to become clearer once the nomination dates are officially set.
The nomination dates were finalized during an election committee meeting chaired by Election Officer Anchal Kingar. Interested candidates can file their nominations from August 31 until 4:00 PM on September 1. Nominations can be withdrawn until 3:00 PM on September 3. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on the same day, followed by the release of the final list of candidates.
Malhotra stressed the Chamber’s crucial role in ensuring the formulation of policies beneficial to the trading community and in fostering a business-friendly environment in the State. Following the election, the new executive committee will need to robustly present the issues faced by the trading and industrial sectors to the Government and take effective initiatives to resolve them, he added.
