Rohan Jaitley has been re-elected as the President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), defeating senior advocate Vikas Singh by a significant margin. Siddharth Verma, youngest son of the late Sahib Singh Verma, former Chief Minister of Delhi, and a first-class cricketer, emerged victorious as the new Secretary, defeating the controversial Vinod Tihara.
Jaitley garnered over 1,658 votes out of the total 2,524 cast, ensuring a decisive victory. Vikas Singh, reportedly supported by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), faced another defeat in his bid for the presidency, following a similar outcome against senior journalist Rajat Sharma in a previous election.
Treasurer and Vice-President Results
Pawan Gulati, maternal uncle of former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, has been elected as the Treasurer. Meanwhile, Shashi Khanna, wife of former BCCI Acting President CK Khanna, retains her position as Vice President.
Siddharth Verma’s Win and Tihara’s Fall
Siddharth Verma, who has represented Delhi and Railways in first-class cricket, defeated Vinod Tihara, who faced allegations of GST evasion and served jail time in Meerut. Verma’s victory marks a significant shift in leadership, with a focus on transparency and accountability.
Rakesh Bansal, brother of former BCCI Vice President Sneh Bansal, finished third in the race for Secretary.
Key Takeaways:
- Rohan Jaitley: Secured a resounding victory with 1,658 votes.
- Siddharth Verma: Defeated tainted candidate Vinod Tihara for the Secretary post.
- Pawan Gulati: Elected as Treasurer.
- Shashi Khanna: Continues as Vice President.
Rohan Jaitley’s re-election reinforces his leadership in DDCA, with a promise to elevate Delhi cricket standards further.