New Delhi/ Jammu, Feb 20:
In a major move to bolster its grassroots presence among the farming community, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has officially approved the appointment of new District Chairmen for the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Kisan Congress.
The approval was formalized in a letter dated February 19, 2026, issued by Sukhpal Singh Khaira, MLA and Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress. The decision follows a proposal submitted by Shri Bharat Priye, the State Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Kisan Congress, aimed at revitalizing the party’s agrarian wing across the Union Territory.
Key Highlights of the Revamp
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Immediate Effect: All 20 appointments are effective immediately to streamline farmer outreach.
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Widespread Representation: The list covers major districts across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, including sensitive border areas and agricultural hubs.
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Call for State Committee: Chairman Sukhpal Singh Khaira has further directed Bharat Priye to submit a proposal for the full State Committee after due diligence.
Official List of Approved District Chairmen: Hukam Chand (Ramban), Abdul Ahad Mir (Ganderbal), Mir Abdul Ahad (Budgam), Mohd. Lateef Mir (Srinagar), Tarsam Paul Saini (Kathua), Arun Sharma (Rajouri), Sikendar Azam Bhat (Pulwama), Kamal Singh (Reasi), Aqib Javeed Dar (Doda), Ali Mohd. Chopan (Baramulla), Nazir Hussain Kalas (Kupwara), Akib Manzoor Lone (Shopian), Gh. Hassan Ganie (Kulgam), Nazir Ahmad Bhat (Bandipora), Darshan Lal Radwan (Samba), Nazir Ahmad Ganai (Kishtwar), Shashi Kumar (Udhampur), Happy Randhawa (Jammu Rural), Nissar Kataria (Poonch) and Mohd. Abdullah Bhat (Anantnag).
Strategic Importance
Political analysts view this restructuring as a strategic attempt by the Congress to consolidate the “Kisan” (farmer) vote bank ahead of upcoming political challenges in the region. By appointing local leaders with direct ties to the farming community, the party hopes to address core issues such as Minimum Support Price (MSP), irrigation infrastructure, and land rights.
“The appointments are a part of our commitment to stand with the farmers of J&K. These leaders will be the bridge between the agrarian community and the party’s national leadership,” stated a representative from the AICC.
