Farmer’s son brings laurels to J-K, secures second rank in IES exam
Srinagar: Tanveer Ahmad Khan, a farmer's son from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, has brought laurels to the Union Territory by securing the second rank in the prestigious Indian Economic Services (IES) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Hailing from the remote Nigeenpora Kund village -- about 80 kms from Srinagar -- in south Kashmir, Mr Khan did primary schooling from Government Primary School, Kund, and later from Government High School Waltengoo, officials said.
They said Mr Khan passed Class 12 from Government Higher Secondary School, Razloo Kund and did Bachelor of Arts degree from Government Degree College Anantnag in 2016.
Mr Khan has been a bright student from the very beginning, secured third rank in University of Kashmir entrance test and got himself admitted in the post-graduate course in economics at Kashmir University, the officials said.
Continuing with his brilliance, he achieved another feat by securing Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) during his last year of the post-graduate programme, they said.
Being a JRF Fellow, he went to Institute of Development Studies, Kolkatta, for Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil) in Development Studies, which was awarded to him in April 2021.
A son of a farmer, who also used to go to Kolkata in winters to work as a seasonal rickshaw puller, Mr Khan believes that hard work pays off when one is focused and nothing seems impossible.
"During the Covid period, I confined myself to the four walls of my room and started preparing for IES examination while doing my M.Phil. I never let Covid impact my schedule of studies," Mr Khan said.
Mr Khan, who achieved the feat in his maiden attempt only, remarks that it was a hard struggle, but he never lost hope.
"I worked very hard and considered my first attempt as my last attempt and in the end I achieved this feat," he said.
While appreciating the government for initiating several educational reforms, he suggested there was a dire need to revamp the basic education system.
"Government has initiated various steps for educational reforms and we should also focus on other aspects like research centers in all colleges with full-fledged faculty and priority should also be given to other lesser opted subjects," he said.
In his message to the youth of J-K, Khan said they should think out of the box and look for alternate career choices.
"The youth of J-K are brilliant who can excel in every field and they should look for alternate careers than the conventional ones," he said.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated Khan for securing the second rank in IES 2020 examination.
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Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president
New Delhi (PTI): Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin was on Sunday appointed as the BJP national working president and is likely to eventually succeed JP Nadda as its national president, signalling a generational shift in the ruling party.
Nabin, 45, son of late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha -- a veteran BJP leader and former MLA -- is considered dynamic and ideologically rooted, and deeply committed to the organisation, party leaders said.
A five-time MLA, he represents Bankipur assembly constituency in Bihar and has served twice as a minister in the Bihar Government.
His tenures as a minister in Bihar and his role as the party incharge of Chhattisgarh have been truly outstanding and marked by his effective organisational leadership, they said.
The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post.
"Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board has appointed Nitin Nabin, a minister in the Bihar government, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national working president with immediate effect," BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a notification.
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Nabin, who belongs to the Kayastha community, is likely to succeed incumbent BJP chief Nadda and is one of the youngest leaders to occupy the post, the leaders said.
Nadda, 65, was appointed the BJP President in January 2020 and has already completed his full term. He was granted extensions to lead the party through the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Congratulating Nabin on his appointment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he has distinguished himself as a "hardworking Karyakarta" and expressed confidence that his energy and dedication will strengthen the party.
"He is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an impressive record as MLA as well as Minister in Bihar for multiple terms. He has diligently worked to fulfil people's aspirations.
"He is known for his humble nature and grounded style of working. I am confident that his energy and dedication will strengthen our Party in the times to come. Congratulations to him on becoming the BJP National Working President," PM Modi said on X.
Nabin has also worked extensively for Yuva Morcha. His appointment reflects the BJP’s focus on capable leadership and signals a generational shift, the leaders said.
BJP chief Nadda also greeted Nabin and said he was confident that the party would attain new heights under his leadership.
"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the dynamic BJP leader from the sacred land of knowledge and culture, Bihar, and Minister in the Bihar Government, Shri Nitin Nabin ji on his appointment as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
"I am fully confident that under the guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and your leadership, the organisation will reach new heights with the sentiments of nation-building and public service. Heartfelt best wishes for your illustrious and successful tenure," he said on X.
