AIFF Constitution: Ranjit Bajaj Joined CoA Meeting – The Committee of Administrators (CoA) along with the representative body of state federations met in New Delhi to discuss the new AIFF constitution. Joining the AIFF meeting was Ranjit Bajaj who in an exclusive conversation with InsideSport.IN, claimed that the meeting was a success after all the parties sided together on the issue that the Constitution would be modified properly and at the earliest. Follow Indian Football Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Initially, eyes were raised by the representatives of the Federation who were unhappy when it was revealed that Bajaj would be a part of the CoA meeting. However, Bajaj was asked by Dr. SY Quraishi to join the meeting.
AIFF Constitution: Ranjit Bajaj JOINS CoA Meeting with State Federations, says ‘I was Asked to ASSIST the CoA’ – Check Out
“I was there as one of the petitioners who filed for the removal of Praful Patel. I was asked to assist the CoA. If tomorrow something is wrong in the constitution which is provided, there are two people who can object to it, me and Bhaskar Ganguly. Bhashkar Ganguly is also in the CoA because he was also one of the main petitioners,” Bajaj told InsideSport.IN
“All the states and the stakeholders were on the same page on the constitution. There was no opposition at all. We will look over the comments given by the fans and stakeholders, compile them together and submit it to the Supreme Court,” said Bajaj.
“A Big battle has been won today, the modification of the Constitution is almost 80% done today. Another main objective of the CoA is to make sure that the AIFF elections take place. It is the need of the hour that the democratically elected officials take over their posts as soon as possible. We have to ensure that the elections take place soon,” Bajaj concluded.
Attending the meeting today were the Supreme Court-appointed CoA head — former top court judge Anil R Dave — his colleagues in the committee — former chief election commissioner Dr. SY Quraishi and ex-India skipper Bhaskar Ganguly — and representatives from Bengal (Indian Football Association), Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat and Mizoram.
AIFF Constitution: Ranjit Bajaj JOINS CoA Meeting with State Federations, says ‘BIG STEP for Indian Football has taken place today’ – Check Out
Quraishi could not attend the meeting in person as he was not keeping well, but followed the proceedings virtually. Quraishi had said that a newly-elected body of the AIFF should be in place by September end and a modified constitution will be submitted to the Supreme Court by July 15.
A correction- @DrSYQuraishi sir despite being very unwell attended 3.30 hour long meeting on zoom -I was there as stakeholder& interception petitioner on whose petition this case was finally heard -will be assisting COA till new constitution is in place& elections are done❤️🇮🇳 https://t.co/z87x995jPy
— Ranjit Bajaj (@THE_RanjitBajaj) June 11, 2022
The Supreme Court had on May 18 appointed a three-member CoA to manage the affairs of the AIFF and form its constitution in line with the National Sports Code and model guidelines.
The CoA will brief the FIFA delegation about its willingness to complete the task assigned to them by the top court within the stipulated time. A FIFA delegation is set to visit the country from June 21-23.
As per the timeline set by the court, a draft AIFF constitution prepared by the CoA in line with the National Sports Code must be circulated among the stakeholders and their feedback sent to CoA counsel Samar Bansal by June 30. The CoA must place the constitution before SC by July 15. The next hearing is on July 21.
AIFF Constitution: Ranjit Bajaj JOINS CoA Meeting with State Federations, says ‘BIG STEP for Indian Football has taken place today’ – Check Out
