Latest news with #HPBA
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BFI election: Opposition gets down to form panel
New Delhi: While former union minister Anurag Thakur's nomination for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections has been rejected for a second time and the issue is being heard in court, the faction supported by him is getting ready to put up a full panel of candidates against BFI president's Ajay Singh's panel. Representational image. (HT Photo) It was learnt that several BFI members got together on Thursday to discuss the election prospects. The Delhi high court, on a plea by four state units of BFI challenging the validity of the electoral process, has fixed August 18 as the next date of hearing. 'We will put up a panel and we are discussing the possibilities,' said Rajesh Bhandari, BFI vice president and Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) president. As per the election schedule the closing date of nomination is on August 11 (by 2pm). The publication of the final list of contesting candidates is on August 18 and elections are scheduled on August 21. Though it remains to be seen how the election unfolds, Singh, who is seeking a third term in office, might not have it easy. 'It will not be a one-sided election, else the elections should have happened by now. There is a strong dissent about the way things have been handled at BFI. We were waiting for the court order but now that nomination needs to be filed we will take a call,' said another member on the condition of anonymity. HPBA had sent Thakur's nomination that was rejected by Fairuz Mohamed, chairperson, BFI interim committee, as it violated statutes of BFI constitution approved by the World Boxing on May 18. The new constitution has become a bone of contention. According to the plea in Delhi high court, the constitutional amendments have been done without following the mandatory ratification process. BFI, on the other hand, has said that the constitution has been approved by World Boxing and accepted by 30 out of 34 state boxing associations. The election is being held under the new constitution. It has been learnt that some state units have written to the Sports ministry and Indian Olympic Association to ensure that elections are held as per the 2022 constitution of BFI. A fact-finding committee of the IOA has recommended that the BFI election should be held in a free, fair and transparent manner and under the 'supervision of the IOA or an independent authority nominated by the High Court or the Sports Ministry. The elections must conform to the BFI's Memorandum (as amended up to 24.06.222 and as per the National Sports Code 2011,' it said in its recommendation to the Sports Ministry, on whose behalf the panel was constituted.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Boxing: Anurag Thakur once again declared ineligible for BFI elections
Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was once again rendered ineligible to contest the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, with his name omitted from the electoral college released on Wednesday for the August 21 polls. The Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) had nominated Thakur and its President Rajesh Bhandari as its two representatives for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the key agenda is the election of new office-bearers for the 20252029 term. However, the BFI interim committee, constituted by World Boxing in April to oversee the federation's daily affairs, issued a 66-member electoral college after scrutiny, excluding Thakur's name. According to the interim committee chaired by Fairuz Mohamed, Thakur's nomination was found to be "in violation of Article 20 (iii) and (vii) of the Constitution of BFI approved by World Boxing." As per the revised BFI Constitution, approved by World Boxing on May 18, Clause (iii) states that the nominee to attend the General Council Meeting "shall be an elected member of the State/UT member association during the election AGM duly notified to BFI and in presence of BFI observer." Thakur is not an elected member of HPBA, and his nomination had previously been rejected on similar grounds ahead of the elections initially scheduled for March 28. At the time, the disqualification was based on an office directive issued by then BFI President Ajay Singh. That provision is now part of the formally revised constitution. Additionally, Clause (vii) disqualifies individuals who are "Government servants or holding a public office," and Thakur is a sitting Member of Parliament from Himachal Pradesh. Similarly, the nomination of Delhi Amateur Boxing Association's Rohit Jainendra Jain was also rejected for violating Clause (iii) of the revised constitution. Earlier this week, HPBA President Bhandari claimed that they had filed a fresh suit challenging the legality of the constitutional amendments made by the interim committee without the approval of an Executive Council. The tenure of the previous BFI office-bearers ended on February 2. Elections were initially scheduled for March 28, but the process was stalled due to legal wrangling, including multiple appeals and counter-appeals. World Boxing has set a deadline of August 31 for the elections to be completed. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Anurag Thakur Once Again Declared Ineligible For Boxing Federation Elections
Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was once again rendered ineligible to contest the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, with his name omitted from the electoral college released on Wednesday for the August 21 polls. The Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) had nominated Thakur and its President Rajesh Bhandari as its two representatives for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the key agenda is the election of new office-bearers for the 2025–2029 term. However, the BFI interim committee, constituted by World Boxing in April to oversee the federation's daily affairs, issued a 66-member electoral college after scrutiny, excluding Thakur's name. According to the interim committee chaired by Fairuz Mohamed, Thakur's nomination was found to be "in violation of Article 20 (iii) and (vii) of the Constitution of BFI approved by World Boxing." As per the revised BFI Constitution, approved by World Boxing on May 18, Clause (iii) states that the nominee to attend the General Council Meeting "shall be an elected member of the State/UT member association during the election AGM duly notified to BFI and in presence of BFI observer." Thakur is not an elected member of HPBA, and his nomination had previously been rejected on similar grounds ahead of the elections initially scheduled for March 28. At the time, the disqualification was based on an office directive issued by then BFI President Ajay Singh. That provision is now part of the formally revised constitution. Additionally, Clause (vii) disqualifies individuals who are "Government servants or holding a public office," and Thakur is a sitting Member of Parliament from Himachal Pradesh. Similarly, the nomination of Delhi Amateur Boxing Association's Rohit Jainendra Jain was also rejected for violating Clause (iii) of the revised constitution. Earlier this week, HPBA President Bhandari claimed that they had filed a fresh suit challenging the legality of the constitutional amendments made by the interim committee without the approval of an Executive Council. The tenure of the previous BFI office-bearers ended on February 2. Elections were initially scheduled for March 28, but the process was stalled due to legal wrangling, including multiple appeals and counter-appeals. World Boxing has set a deadline of August 31 for the elections to be completed.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Anurag Thakur Barred Yet Again From BFI Elections! Name Omitted From Electoral College
Last Updated: Anurag Thakur is ineligible for the Boxing Federation of India elections due to BFI Constitution violations. The elections are on August 21, per World Boxing's deadline. Former Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has once again been ruled ineligible to contest the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, after his name was left out of the official electoral college published on Wednesday for the upcoming polls scheduled for August 21. The Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) had nominated Thakur—also a sitting Member of Parliament—and its President Rajesh Bhandari as delegates for the federation's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM will play a decisive role in electing the BFI's office-bearers for the 2025–2029 term. However, the interim committee currently overseeing BFI affairs, formed by World Boxing in April, has excluded Thakur from the 66-member electoral college after a round of scrutiny. Violation of BFI Constitution Cited According to the interim panel led by Fairuz Mohamed, Thakur's nomination was found to violate Article 20 (iii) and (vii) of the revised BFI Constitution, which was formally approved by World Boxing on May 18. Clause (iii) stipulates that a nominee representing a State or Union Territory association at the AGM 'shall be an elected member of that association during the election AGM duly notified to BFI and in the presence of a BFI observer." Thakur is not an elected member of the HPBA, which automatically disqualifies him under this provision. His name had also been disallowed from the now-scrapped March 28 elections, citing the same grounds—although that decision was then based on an internal directive issued by then-BFI President Ajay Singh. That directive has now been incorporated into the officially approved BFI Constitution, further solidifying its legal standing. Clause (vii) of Article 20 adds another layer of ineligibility by barring 'Government servants or persons holding a public office" from being nominated. Thakur, as a Member of Parliament representing Himachal Pradesh, falls under this category as well. Other Nominations Rejected; Legal Challenges Continue In a similar development, the nomination of Rohit Jainendra Jain from the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association was also rejected on the basis of violating Clause (iii), as he is not an elected member of his state body. The HPBA, for its part, has not backed down. Its President Rajesh Bhandari recently stated that the association had filed a legal suit contesting the validity of the constitutional amendments. According to Bhandari, the changes made by the interim committee were executed without the approval of the Executive Council, raising questions about procedural legitimacy. Election Timeline and World Boxing's Deadline The current BFI leadership's tenure ended on February 2, and elections were originally planned for March 28. However, ongoing legal disputes—including multiple appeals and counter-appeals—led to the process being suspended. In the meantime, World Boxing—the global governing body that temporarily took charge of BFI operations—has set a firm deadline of August 31 for the completion of elections, making the August 21 vote critical for the federation's administrative future. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 06, 2025, 21:51 IST News sports Anurag Thakur Barred Yet Again From BFI Elections! Name Omitted From Electoral College Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Anurag Thakur once again declared ineligible for BFI elections
Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was once again rendered ineligible to contest the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, with his name omitted from the electoral college released on Wednesday for the August 21 polls. The Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) had nominated Thakur and its President Rajesh Bhandari as its two representatives for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the key agenda is the election of new office-bearers for the 2025–2029 term. However, the BFI interim committee, constituted by World Boxing in April to oversee the federation's daily affairs, issued a 66-member electoral college after scrutiny, excluding Thakur's name. According to the interim committee chaired by Fairuz Mohamed, Thakur's nomination was found to be 'in violation of Article 20 (iii) and (vii) of the Constitution of BFI approved by World Boxing." As per the revised BFI Constitution, approved by World Boxing on May 18, Clause (iii) states that the nominee to attend the General Council Meeting 'shall be an elected member of the State/UT member association during the election AGM duly notified to BFI and in presence of BFI observer." Thakur is not an elected member of HPBA, and his nomination had previously been rejected on similar grounds ahead of the elections initially scheduled for March 28. At the time, the disqualification was based on an office directive issued by then BFI President Ajay Singh. That provision is now part of the formally revised constitution. Similarly, the nomination of Delhi Amateur Boxing Association's Rohit Jainendra Jain was also rejected for violating Clause (iii) of the revised constitution. Earlier this week, HPBA President Bhandari claimed that they had filed a fresh suit challenging the legality of the constitutional amendments made by the interim committee without the approval of an Executive Council. The tenure of the previous BFI office-bearers ended on February 2. Elections were initially scheduled for March 28, but the process was stalled due to legal wrangling, including multiple appeals and counter-appeals. World Boxing has set a deadline of August 31 for the elections to be completed. PTI APA APA AH AH view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
