Kupwara, Oct 23 (KNS): The Journalists Association Kupwara (JAK) has elected Fayaz Hameed as its president and Kamran Ashraf Bhat as general secretary following a general body election.

The election was organised by the association’s Election Cell and monitored by the Bar Association Kupwara to ensure a transparent and democratic process.

The election was held under the observation of Bar Association Kupwara president Advocate Shabir Ahmad Bhat, general secretary Advocate Waseem Sajad and advisor Advocate Aijaz Ahmad Reshi.

Addressing the gathering, Shabir Ahmad Bhat appreciated the Election Cell for ensuring a fair membership registration process and preparing a transparent electoral roll. Sajad and Reshi also commended the association members for upholding democratic values during the election.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Newly elected president Fayaz Hameed thanked the members and the Bar Association for their support, saying he would work to uphold journalistic values, professional ethics and the interests of journalists.

General Secretary Kamran Ashraf Bhat outlined the association’s priorities, including media monitoring, internal accountability, professional networking, workshops and collaboration with bar associations.

He said the association would also work towards establishing an office, reaching out to journalists in remote areas and strengthening collective efforts to safeguard the credibility and integrity of journalism.

The association will nominate key office-bearers and constitute teams to advance its agenda, he said. (KNS)