Convener News Desk
Srinagar, June 7: Khalid Rafeeq Bhat has been elected unopposed as Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum (JKReTTF) JKUT after being the sole candidate to file nomination papers for the post, the Election Commission of the organization announced on Sunday.
According to an official statement issued by the Election Commission, the election process was completed in accordance with the notified schedule and procedures. The commission stated that the process was conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner.
The Election Commission had issued the election notification on May 22, 2026, inviting nominations for the post of Chairman. As per the election schedule, June 2 was fixed as the last date for filing nomination papers. During the nomination period, only one nomination was received from Khalid Rafeeq Bhat.
Following the submission of nomination papers, the Election Commission carried out scrutiny and verification of the documents submitted by the candidate. After examination of the records, the commission found Bhat eligible to contest for the post in accordance with the provisions governing the election process.
Since only one valid nomination was received and no other candidate entered the contest, polling was not required. Consequently, Bhat was declared elected unopposed as Chairman of JKReTTF JKUT.
The Election Commission congratulated the newly elected chairman and thanked members of the organization for their cooperation during the election process. It said the smooth completion of the process reflected the participation and support of the forum’s members.
The commission further informed that the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected chairman is scheduled to be held in Srinagar on June 21, 2026. Following the ceremony, Bhat will formally assume office as Chairman of the organization.
In its statement, the Election Commission noted that the filing of a single nomination for the post reflected the support enjoyed by Bhat among members of the forum across Jammu and Kashmir. It also referred to his long association with the teaching community and his involvement in organizational affairs over the years.
Members from different districts have expressed confidence in the newly elected chairman’s ability to lead the forum and address issues concerning teachers, according to the statement.
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