On Sunday the office bearers of different Akharas and samities assembled in local Bara Akhara to select the president of Ramnavmi Mahasamiti for 2017. The meeting held under the chairmanship of Mahant of Bara Akhara failed to make consensus on any one name. finally it was decided that this year the President will be elected through Ballot paper. Seven contenders are in fray for this post. Voting will take place on Thursday in Bara Akhara. Meanwhile it has been decided that all contestants will lead the Mangla procession of coming Tuesday.