NEW DELHI: The new president of Janata Dal will be elected on May | instead of April 29.
A decision to this effect was taken by the political affairs committee (PAC) of the party which met under the president ship of VP Singh here on Monday.
The meeting also decided to appoint the finance minister and senior party leader, Madhu Dandavate, as the returning officer for the election of the president, Dal spokesman S. Jaipal Reddy said.
As per the schedule filing of the nominations will begin on April 23 and close on April 24 followed by scrutiny on April 25. The last date for withdrawal is April 27. Elections, if necessary will be held on May 1, he said.
The Electoral College for the election of president comprises all members of parliament state legislators and candidates who contested the last parliament and assembly elections.
Article extracted from this publication >> April 27, 1990
