The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has postponed its March 28 elections due to legal hurdles after two High Courts ordered changes to the electoral college. The electoral college was finalised on March 13, while the window of nominations was from March 14 to 16.
Why Was the Election Delayed?
- Court orders required BFI to reinstate omitted names in the voter list.
- Returning Officer Justice (Retd.) R.K. Gauba said it was “impossible” to proceed under the current timeline.
- The Himachal Pradesh High Court also directed an extension of the nomination window to allow former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to contest.
What Led to This?
- On March 7, BFI president Ajay Singh barred non-elected State officials from the voter list.
- The Delhi High Court stayed this decision, while the Himachal High Court ordered an extension for fresh nominations.
- BFI appealed the Himachal High Court ruling but lost the case on Tuesday.
What Happens Next?
- BFI has not set a new election date.
- The delay follows months of controversies, including an IOA-appointed ad-hoc committee, which BFI challenged in court.
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