In Bilaspur, the Zila Parishad chairman and vice-chairperson were elected unopposed during polls held on Friday. Lekh Ram secured the chairman position, while Pramila Devi was chosen as the vice-chairperson of the Zila Parishad.
Election Process Details
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar stated that the election process commenced after the required quorum was achieved, with 10 out of 14 elected Zila Parishad members in attendance. He confirmed that Lekh Ram and Pramila Devi were declared elected unopposed as no other nominations were submitted for either post, allowing the process to conclude without a vote.
Nomination and Proposals
Lekh Ram, the Zila Parishad member from Ward No. 12 (Jukhala), was proposed by Jarnail Singh (Ward No. 06, Rohal) and seconded by Narendra Kumar (Ward No. 05, Badgaon).
Pramila Devi, representing Ward No. 04 (Nanawan), was proposed by Ashok Kumar (Ward No. 10, Barmana) and seconded by Raksha Kumari (Ward No. 02, Gahar).
Attendees and Absentees
Other Zila Parishad members present during the election included Jamna Devi (Ghandalvi), Raksha Kumari (Gahar), Nishu Devi (Kutheda), Narendra Kumar (Badgaon), Jarnail Singh (Rohal), Sapna Kumari (Bamta), Ashok Kumar (Barmana), and Tarsem Singh (Kotkhas).
Members who were absent included Asha Devi (Jejvi), Devansh Chandel (Jangla), Surbhi Thakur (Namhol), and Ratan Chand (Swahan).
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar presented certificates to the newly elected chairman and vice-chairperson, marking the conclusion of the election process.
