In a noteworthy development, CEA Chairperson D.K. Singh and Vice-Chairperson R.K. Gupta are visiting Patna today, January 22, 2025, to oversee preparations for the Board of Directors elections of the Bihar Marketing Cooperative (Biscomaun), scheduled for January 24, 2025.
They are slated to hold a crucial meeting with the Returning Officer, Administrator, and CEO of Biscomaun on January 23, 2025, at the Collectorate Office. This meeting is expected to address critical aspects of the election process, including security arrangements, logistical preparations, and adherence to electoral protocols.
The decision to personally supervise the arrangements for Biscomaun highlights the significance of these elections.
Meanwhile, speaking to Indian Cooperative, outgoing Chairman Sunil Kumar Singh expressed confidence, asserting that he enjoys strong support from delegates in both Bihar and Jharkhand. “Nobody can defeat me in these elections,” he declared, while alleging that substantial government resources are being employed to unseat him due to his association with the RJD. Singh also cited the five postponements of the polling as evidence of such attempts.
The elections have become a battleground between two heavyweight cooperative leaders, Sunil Kumar Singh and Vishal Singh, who are leaving no stone unturned in their bid for victory.
Widely perceived as a direct clash along party lines, the contest has significantly heightened the stakes. Both leaders are leveraging their influence and legacies, drawing attention from both cooperative and political circles.
In the meantime, both candidates have formed their respective panels and are actively campaigning to woo voters. Reports suggest that the two leaders are tirelessly employing diverse strategies to secure support.
The Biscomaun board comprises 17 elected directors, with 33 candidates vying for these positions. The outcome will be decided by 269 voters, adding to the intensity of the contest.
Interestingly, the Biscomaun elections have been postponed multiple times in the past. However, with the proactive involvement of the CEA and the current momentum, it is anticipated that the elections will conclude smoothly and without further delays.
