Delhi Soccer Association raises complaint against AIFF Deputy Secretary General alleging Code of Conduct violation | Football News
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) elections on December 20 have been clouded by allegations of a possible violation of the Code of Conduct, with Electoral Officer Rajeev Sharma seeking an urgent inquiry into a complaint against the federation’s Deputy Secretary General, M Satyanarayan.In a letter dated November 13, addressed to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the EO directed the federation to inquire into the allegations and submit a fact-finding report, along with its specific comments.The complaint was lodged by B S Mehra, president of the Delhi Soccer Association, who alleged that Satyanarayan had circulated a message on November 8 that raised questions over the impartiality of the electoral process.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that B S Mehra has not received a response from the EO — acknowledging the complaint — or AIFF, at the time of writing.According to the complaint, the message suggested that candidates would be contacting voters and identified NA Haris, the current vice-president, to retain his post. A screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation was attached to the complaint submitted to the EO.Mehra, in his communication, expressed concern that the contents of the message could compromise the fairness and transparency of the forthcoming elections. He requested the Electoral Officer to examine the matter urgently and take appropriate action to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.The Electoral Officer, while forwarding the complaint to the AIFF president, underlined the seriousness of the allegations.“The contents of the complaint are of serious nature. As you are already aware that Code of Conduct is in force and such type of activity goes against the conduct of smooth and transparent elections. Any violation of Code of Conduct will be taken seriously,” said the email.
Bihar FA flags concerns over possible interference
In a separate communication to the Electoral Officer, Bihar Football Association president Jai Bahadur Singh claimed that certain individuals within the current AIFF dispensation were engaging with and being influenced by disgruntled and ineligible elements.The Bihar FA stated that it had completed its elections in accordance with the prescribed process, under the guidance and supervision of the Electoral Officer and observers deputed by the AIFF. It also confirmed that the affiliation certificate and details of its newly elected office-bearers had been submitted, while its delegates had been nominated for the proposed AIFF elections.However, the association expressed apprehension that certain individuals could interfere with the exercise of voting and undermine the conduct of free and fair elections.It urged the Electoral Officer to exclude such individuals from the election process to ensure that voting takes place in accordance with established procedures.“It has come to our knowledge that certain individuals of current dispensation of AIFF are engaging with and influenced by the disgruntled and ineligible elements and may interfere with exercise of vote and vitiate free and fair elections to the AIFF,” said the email.As per the electoral process, state associations are required to nominate two delegates, whose names would then be included in the electoral college for the AIFF elections. All state associations, but for those who are yet to go to elections, have sent their names.
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