Baramulla: Independent Councillor Tauseef Raina was Wednesday elected as chairman of the Municipal Council Baramulla (MCB) as he defeated his opponent by a margin of four votes.
An official told Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Raina secured a total of 11 votes while his opponent Mudasir Tantray polled only seven votes.
Out of 18 councillors, 11 voted in favour of Raina, electing him as chairman of municipal council Baramulla.
On the occasion, Raina lashed out at Apni Party, alleging that they used money and all other resources to retain the power but failed. (KNO)
