Awami National Conference launches major overhaul across J&K

Ziraat Times News Desk

Srinagar: In a significant political move, the Jammu & Kashmir Awami National Conference (ANC), led by Begum Khalida Shah, has announced a major organizational restructuring aimed at revitalizing its grassroots network and enhancing coordination across the Union Territory.

According to a statement issued by the party, the overhaul—undertaken under the guidance of the ANC General Secretary—seeks to broaden participation, improve communication channels, and strengthen local representation within the party’s framework. The decision, formally conveyed to the Provincial President, marks what the party described as “a renewed effort to make the organization more responsive to public concerns and participatory in approach.”

A party spokesperson said the revamp reflects the ANC’s “commitment to accountable, transparent, and people-centric politics” and is expected to bolster the party’s presence at the constituency and district levels ahead of future elections.

Key Appointments Announced

Under the new structure, several new office bearers have been appointed across constituencies:

• Provincial and District (Srinagar): Aijaz Sahab and Manzoor Ahmad Bazaz have been named Vice Provincial Presidents (1st & 2nd), while Syed Qaser Mujeeb Andrabi will serve as Provincial Secretary. Javid Ahmad Zargar has been appointed District President Srinagar, with Tariq Nadeem Bangi as Vice District President (1st)/Spokesperson and Shakeel Ahmad Khanday as Vice District President (2nd). Hakeem Sahib takes charge as District Secretary Srinagar.

• Zadibal Constituency: Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat and Mohammad Abdullah Mir have been appointed Block Presidents, with Fareed Ahmad Khan and Zubair Ahmad as Vice Presidents and Secretaries respectively.

• Hazratbal Constituency: Ghulam Nabi Gulzar Bhat will serve as Incharge, assisted by Haroon Rashid Misgar, Mir Mohammad Tahir Kant, Hamza Eijaz, and Sahil Hamdani in key block-level roles.

• Khanyar Constituency: Advocate Iqbal Muneer has been appointed Incharge, with Fayaz Ahmad Batloo and Nazir Ahmed Wandroo as Block Presidents.

Other appointments include new leadership teams for Eidgah, Chanapora, Beerua, Baramulla, Gurez, Central Shalteng, Habbakadal, and Lal Chowk constituencies, featuring newly assigned Block, Halqa, and Mohalla Presidents.

The party has directed all newly appointed functionaries to implement the reorganization immediately “in letter and spirit.”

Reaffirming its emphasis on inclusive leadership and internal democracy, the ANC said the restructuring marks “a new chapter of organizational renewal and people-oriented politics” as the party prepares to strengthen its footprint across Jammu and Kashmir.