By Paritosh Pramanik
Nagpur, Oct 27
IF ONE goes by number of affiliated units, the hockey scene in Vidarbha looks rosy and quite healthy. But actually it is at its lowest ebb.
With elections of the association round the corner (Nov 27), over 100 units, including schools, clubs, colleges and district units suddenly sprouted up and got affiliated with VHA.
Though election officer Shrigopal Soni did not reveal the names of affiliated units, he informed that 99 affiliated units have sent their representation letters on the final day of submission of names of representatives (Oct 26).
“One unit submitted its application with representative name after stipulated time and his letter was not accepted. Now only the head of that unit will have right to cast the vote (on Nov 27) if needed,” said Soni.
Twenty schools had participated in the last year’s inter-school tournament conducted by VHA. But the number has suddenly swollen this time. If one of the life members is to be believed the figure has crossed 30 mark. Same is the case with clubs and district units who hardly have hockey teams but are ‘forced’ to get affiliated with the association by those few who want to secure their vote bank.
The voters list will be displayed on Oct 29 and objections to it will be accepted on Nov 1 and 2. Over 400 voters are expected to participate in this election.
Nagpur, Oct 27
IF ONE goes by number of affiliated units, the hockey scene in Vidarbha looks rosy and quite healthy. But actually it is at its lowest ebb.
With elections of the association round the corner (Nov 27), over 100 units, including schools, clubs, colleges and district units suddenly sprouted up and got affiliated with VHA.
Though election officer Shrigopal Soni did not reveal the names of affiliated units, he informed that 99 affiliated units have sent their representation letters on the final day of submission of names of representatives (Oct 26).
“One unit submitted its application with representative name after stipulated time and his letter was not accepted. Now only the head of that unit will have right to cast the vote (on Nov 27) if needed,” said Soni.
Twenty schools had participated in the last year’s inter-school tournament conducted by VHA. But the number has suddenly swollen this time. If one of the life members is to be believed the figure has crossed 30 mark. Same is the case with clubs and district units who hardly have hockey teams but are ‘forced’ to get affiliated with the association by those few who want to secure their vote bank.
The voters list will be displayed on Oct 29 and objections to it will be accepted on Nov 1 and 2. Over 400 voters are expected to participate in this election.
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