KUPWARA: The Journalists Association Kupwara (JAK) has elected Fayaz Hameed as President and Kamran Ashraf Bhat as General Secretary following an overwhelming vote in the association’s general body election on Thursday.
The election was organised by the JAK Election Cell and monitored by the Bar Association Kupwara, with the process conducted in a transparent and democratic manner.
The election was held under the observation of Advocate Shabir Ahmad Bhat, President of the Bar Association Kupwara; Advocate Waseem Sajad, General Secretary; and Advocate Aijaz Ahmad Reshi, Advisor.
In his keynote address, Advocate Shabir Ahmad Bhat commended the Election Cell for ensuring a fair membership registration process and preparing a transparent electoral roll. Advocate Waseem Sajad and Advocate Aijaz Ahmad Reshi also praised JAK members for upholding democratic values and integrity throughout the election.
Newly elected President Fayaz Hameed thanked the members and the Bar Association Kupwara for their support, pledging to lead with fairness and integrity while upholding the values of journalism and defending journalists committed to professional ethics.
General Secretary Kamran Ashraf Bhat outlined an agenda focused on media monitoring, internal accountability, professional networking, workshops, collaboration with bar associations, and support for journalists committed to truthful reporting. He said,”the association would work to strengthen its institutional presence, establish an office, engage with journalists in remote areas, and build a united front to protect the integrity and credibility of journalism. Key office-bearers and teams will be nominated soon.”
