SRINAGAR: The elected members of maiden District Development Council (DDC) elections were today administered oath by respective district heads across all the districts of Kashmir division.
On the occasion, 138 DDC members representing 138 Block Constituencies of 10 districts of the division swore in the name of God and pledged to bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of India and also uphold the Sovereignty of India.
The oath ceremonies were held across all districts of Kashmir and details of the same are produced verbatim below:
AT SRINAGAR: The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, administered oath to the recently elected members of DDC of Srinagar, who registered their victory in the first DDC election held in Jammu & Kashmir.
While taking the oath, DDC members swore in the name of God and pledged to bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of India and solemnly uphold Sovereignty of the country.
While talking to the media, Dr Shahid said that with the completion of the oath ceremony of DDC members, the process to implement three tier Panchayati Raj Act has been fully implemented. He said that DDC members will be imparted necessary training about the implementation of rules and regulations besides they will be made aware about the powers delegated to them under the Constitution.
Regarding election of DDC chairman, Dr Shahid Iqbal, said that the process for the election of DDC chairman will be held shortly and the notice for the same will be issued soon.
He said the purpose of the decentralization of powers is to bring governance at the doorsteps of people, adding that elected representatives will work on developmental front to facilitate people in resolving various issues of development and progress.
Dr Shahid said that district offices will extend all possible assistance to the Members in addressing the grievances and fulfilling the developmental needs of the people. This, he said, will increase the public participation in decision making regarding all developmental scenario.
Among others, PRI representatives, senior officers of Revenue and other line Departments were present on the occasion.
AT BUDGAM: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza administered oath to newly elected 14 DDC members representing 14 Block Constituencies of Budgam during an impressive function organized at Sheikh Ul Alam Hall here.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam, A A Nagpure was also present during the oath ceremony.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr Nasir Ahmad who was also the Nodal Officer elections presented the vote of thanks on behalf of District Administration.
Among others, the event was also attended by Sarpanchs/Panchs/Municipal councilors besides all district and sectoral officers.
AT GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal administered oath to 14 newly elected District Development Council (DDC) members during a grand swearing-in ceremony at Mini Secretariat here.
After administering the oath, the DC extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected DDC members.
Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Farooq Ahmad Baba, President Municipal Council Ganderbal, Advocate Altaf Ahmad, BDC chairpersons, SDM Kangan, District Officers, officials of police department and other functionaries of district administration were present on the occasion.
AT PULWAMA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer administered oath to recently elected 14 District Development Council (DDC) members at DC office here.
On the occasion, the DC congratulated the newly elected members of District Development Council and said that the DDC election is a way towards de-centralization and strengthening the grass roots level democracy.
Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner Tral, Awantipora, Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner Development were present on the occasion.
In a separate function, the Assistant Commissioner Development, Pulwama administered oath to the newly elected panches and sarpanches in presence of the District Development Commissioner Dr Raghav Langer.
AT ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, K.K.Sidha administered oath to 14 recently elected District Development Council (DDC) members at Town Hall here.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC congratulated the DDC members and assured them full support adding that together we can lead the district to new heights.
Among others, SSP Anantnag, ADCs, Chairman MC, district and sectoral Officers were present on the occasion.
AT BARAMULLA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Dr. G. N. Itoo administered oath to the recently elected 14 members of District Development Councils of the district at Dak Bungalow here.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC congratulated the elected DDC members and expressed hope that the elected members shall work for the betterment of the society in their respective areas.
Among others, SSP Baramulla, Additional District Development Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Revenue and District Panchayat Officer besides, President MCB, BDC Chairpersons, were present on the occasion.
AT BANDIPORA: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad administered oath and affirmation of allegiance to the newly elected 13 members of District Development Council of the district at Conference Hall Mini Secretariat here.
On the occasion, the DPEO congratulated the newly elected DDC members and urged upon them to meet the expectations of people. He exhorted upon them to take development scenario to new heights in the district and work in tandem for the betterment of people.
AT KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg administered oath to 13 newly elected District Development Council (DDC) members at Town Hall here.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC congratulated the DDC members and assured them full support adding that together we can lead the district to new heights.
Later, ADDC Kupwara, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat familiarised the newly elected DDC members about their duties in view of Panchayati Raj Act and other relevant laws.
AT SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Choudhary Mohammad Yasin, administered oath to 14 recently elected District Development Council (DDC) members at District Administrative Complex here.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC congratulated the DDC members and assured them full support from District Administration.
AT KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat administered oath to the newly elected 14 District Development Council (DDC) members representing 14 DDC constituencies at Conference Hall Mini-Secretariat here.
On the occasion, the DC congratulated the elected members and urged them to meet the expectations of people by taking the development scenario to new heights in the district.
Among others, Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurinder Paul Singh, Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, District Panchayat Officer and Assistant Commissioner Revenue besides PRI members and a general were present on the occasion.
