Campaigning for the biennial elections of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry SCCI — Kolhan’s largest trade outfit — ended on Monday as the stage is set for the polling on Tuesday. The election will decide the fate of 11 office-bearers and 23 executive members.
The oldest traders’ body of the State (second in undivided Bihar) SCCI which was constituted in 1950 has close to 1,100 members and is the largest body looking after businessmen interest in Kolhan region comprising East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts.
Presidential candidate Suresh Sonthalia expressed confidence of victory and so does Prabhakar Singh. However, Sonthalia, in all likelihood, will become the next president, as another candidate Neeraj Mishra has withdrawn from the fray.
Bharat Vasani, who is contesting for the post of vice-president (trade and commerce) said they got overwhelming support from the business community.
The polls will be conducted under the supervision of six electoral officers - Murlidhar Kedia, RN Gupta, Gopal Harlalka, PS Sen, Deepak Dokania and Pannalal Gautam - from 1 pm to 4 pm at Chambers Bhavan. Prior to the polls, the members will hold their annual general body meeting at the same venue from 10.30 am to 12.30pm.