Says focussed on preparing for assembly elections
Srinagar, Aug 25: Ahead of the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson, Safina Baigh on Sunday requested to be relieved from her position as the Chairperson of the J&K Hajj Committee.
According to the Baigh in a letter addressed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, expressed her gratitude to the LG administration for entrusting her with the responsibility but explained that the demands of her role in the upcoming assembly elections have made it challenging to continue as the Hajj Committee Chairperson.
“It’s not possible to hold the responsibilities,” Baigh stated in her letter, adding that she is currently focused on preparing for the assembly elections.
“I am deeply honored to have served as the Chairperson of the J&K Haj Committee. Over the past two years, I have dedicated myself ensuring the smooth and successful management of the Haj pilgrimage for the people. Under my leadership, the Committee has worked tirelessly to improve the services and facilities for the pilgrims, and to ensure that all necessary arrangements were made efficiently,” it states.
While confirming it to , Safina said that, with the upcoming election and preparation required, it has become difficult to fulfill the duties associated with this role.
“I urge LG to relieve me of this position and appoint a suitable successor, so I can fully dedicate myself to the electoral process”, she said
