Jammu, Aug 27: All India Youth Congress on Saturday elected Aakash Bharat as president of J&K Pradesh Youth Congress.
IYC President Srinivas BV has congratulated Aakash Bharat on his election as PYC President hoping that he will devote his full time and energy to further strengthen the party. Senior leaders of JKPCC and PYC also congratulated Aakash on his new assignment.
“A dynamic and resolute figure, Aakash Bharat originates from Basohli of the Kathua district and has emerged triumphant in the competition, securing the highest count of ballots cast by Youth Congress members of J&K,” a statement issued here said.
The Youth Congress election was held in March 2023 and Aakash Bharat got 13,948 votes, Romi Kumar 6,534 votes and Divyansh Jamwal 5,997 votes. “He is the first and the only person from Basohli Kathua district who could carve out a prestigious and responsible position in any national party by dint of his dedication and loyalty to the party,” the statement said.
In an official communication, Bharat expressed profound appreciation for the chance to lead the J&K Youth Congress and pledged to persistently champion the entitlements and ambitions of the region’s young populace. He affirmed his unwavering commitment to confronting the challenges faced by the youth, nurturing comprehensive advancement, and amplifying their voices on pivotal concerns.
The resolution to designate Aakash Bharat as the fresh JKPYC President was taken based on the counsel of the party’s election commission, under the direction of BV Srinivas, President of the All India Youth Congress. Aakash Bharat takes the role from Uday Bhanu Chib, the previous J&K Youth Congress President.