Srinagar, Nov 9 (KNS): Akhter Ali Gazi was elected President of Educational Trust Kashmir (ETK) in the four-yearly elections held on Sunday, defeating Dr Syed Nazim Hussaini by 128 votes.

Gazi secured 418 votes against 290 polled by Hussaini.

Er Ahmad Ali was elected Chief Organiser, defeating Ajaz Ahmad Dar by five votes. Ahmad secured 355 votes against Dar's 350.

Dr Ali Muhammad Rather was elected General Secretary unopposed.

The elections recorded a 55 per cent voter turnout, with 733 of the 1,331 registered voters casting their votes at six polling centres across Kashmir. A total of 64 votes were declared invalid.

Iqbal Khomeini Hall, Hawal, recorded the highest turnout with 313 votes, followed by Hyderia Hall, Dalgate (154), Budgam (116), Hanjivera Pattan (113) and Magam (37).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The polling process was conducted under the supervision of a five-member Independent Election Authority headed by Syed Afzal Rizvi.

Gazi, who has been associated with the Trust for nearly two decades, served as Vice President of the outgoing Central Executive Council. He will succeed Muhammad Shafi Khan, who headed the institution for two consecutive terms since 2018.

The newly elected leadership will oversee the Trust's activities, including its network of Imamia Public Schools across the Valley. (KNS)