Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, July 2 : Deputy Chairman LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal was today elected uncontested as the Chief Executive Councilor/Chairman LAHDC, Leh in the General Council Assembly held at Council Secretariat here today.
DC/CEO, LAHDC, Leh Avny Lavasa convened the proceedings of the election of new CEC, LAHDC Leh. Councilor Skurbuchan, Stanzin Phuntsog proposed the name of Gyal P Wangyal for the vacant post of Chairman /CEC LAHDC, Leh, which was seconded by Councilor Upper Leh, Ven. Lobzang Nyantak and was supported by all the councillors of BJP.
Not having proposal for the second name to contest the election, the DC declared Gyal P Wangyal elected unanimously and uncontested to fill the vacant post of CEC/Chairman LAHDC, Leh.
After taking the seat of CEC, Wangyal expressed his gratitude to BJP senior leader Thupstan Chhewang for the handholding and guidance provided to him in shaping his political career. He also remembered his father, veteran leader Sonam Wangyal and said that he followed his advices that brought him to this high position of CEC, LAHDC.
After the election of CEC, a two minute silence was also observed to pay homage to those who died recently in Leh district in the wake of road accidents.
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