PAMPORE, September 01: Idara Auqaf Islamia Trust Pampore held elections for its new executive body at Khankah-e-Aaliya Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Ghulam Nabi Mir, Nazir Ahmad Mir, Farooq Ahmad Bhat, served as election officers, and Jan Mohammad Sheikh was assigned the role of Election Assistant, as per Auqaf Committee officials.
Publicity Secretary, John Mohammad Sheikh told Morning Kashmir that in today’s election, voting was held for 12 posts for next two years, out of which three, including the President, Publicity Secretary, and Secretary Baitulmal, were contested, while nine other posts were elected unopposed they include Haji Abdul Rashid Bhat as Vice President (Ist), Abdul Sarar Laway as Vice President (2nd), Mukhtar Ahmad Tantray as Secretary General, Maqsood Ahmad Dar as Secretary Taimeerat, Manzoor Ahmad Dar as Secretary Tableeg, Ghulam Mohammad Shah as Secretary Central, Azmat Ali Durrani as Secretary Health, Advocate Ajaz Ahmad Khan as Secretary Education, Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bhat as Secretary Finance.
The elected members are set to serve their respective posts for the next two years, contributing to the continued functioning and initiatives of Idara Auqaf Pampore.
The election saw active participation from senior members of the Auqaf Committee along with other dignitaries, who emphasized the importance of collective efforts for the welfare of the community.
After the results were declared, Members of Idara Auqaf Islamia Trust Pampore conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the triumphant candidates. The gracious gesture emphasized unity and goodwill, marking a positive start for the incoming leadership.
The elected President and other elected members were honored with garlands by the Auqaf Committee members, creating a ceremonial atmosphere that underscored the significance of their roles within the community.
Speaking to Morning Kashmir, President of Idara Auqaf Islamia Trust Pampore, Mohammad Maqbool Shah, said that today’s election was held through a secret ballot and witnessed active participation from the members. Out of nearly 120 members, 92 cast their votes. He said it is the right of the members to vote, and those who secured the majority have won. However, those who could not win also hold great respect as they have rendered valuable service to the Idara Auqaf Islamia Trust Pampore. He expressed hope that they will continue their contribution and remain dedicated to serving the Idara in the future as well.
He said that the Trust is focusing on two key areas. Along with religious education, their main priority is modern education. For this purpose, the Idara has established schools, and even if any child studies outside the Islamia School, the Auqaf will extend support to them, especially to those who are poor and unable to afford their studies. The focus, he stressed, is to ensure that no underprivileged child faces obstacles in receiving an education.
He further said that their second priority is health. In this regard, they have already started with a diagnostic centre where all blood tests, USG, and ECG facilities are available. He added that the Trust has also purchased land for a hospital in the name of Auqaf and plans to begin its construction this year. The aim is to ensure that health facilities from Auqaf remain available for the public at all times, especially for poor patients who cannot afford medicines or medical tests. This forum, he emphasized, will always remain dedicated to serving them.
