Archery Association of India (AAI) President Rao Resigns

New Delhi: Archery Association of India president B.V.P. Rao, on Wednesday, decided to resign from his post despite the Supreme Court asking him to continue as one of the administrators till fresh elections are held.

Rao, who was elected the AAI chief in December last, resigned after the Supreme Court’s ruling to set aside the constitution of the national body of the sport as amended by Delhi High Court-appointed administrator S.Y. Quraishi.

The Supreme Court also relieved the administrator of his responsibilities and made some strong observation about the way he conducted elections.

Rao, however, told the IANS that he was resigning on his own. “While setting aside the constitution, the Supreme Court has asked current office bearers to work as committee of administrators and look after the day to day functioning of AAI. However, I have decided to resign,” Rao said.

“I have also not decided whether I will contest again when fresh elections are held,” added the former IAS officer. (IANS)

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