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Naura Wins Third Term as PUTA President, Slate Consolidates Control

The re-elected leadership outlines priorities on pensions, promotions, raising the retirement age.

Panjab University Teachers Association president AS Naura (in chequered shirt) with his panel members after declaration of results in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
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AS Naura (Keshav SIngh/HT)

Overview

  • AS Naura secured the PUTA presidency with 239 votes, defeating Parveen Goyal with 210 votes and Ashok Kumar with 105.
  • Mritunjay Kumar was re-elected general secretary with 216 votes, continuing the team’s hold on top posts.
  • Naura’s group took all office-bearer positions except joint secretary, which went to Vishal Sharma from the Parveen Goyal group.
  • The slate won 16 of 19 contested seats, and the Teachers Voice United Front did not capture any office-bearer roles.
  • The election was a three-way contest with 563 registered voters, and Keshav Malhotra was elected unopposed to the executive for the ninth consecutive time.