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Election 2009: Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat, Udaipur

Democracy in action - Bohras have their say

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by Saifuddin Insaf | Photos by Nasir Javed●Nov 22, 2009

One of the prime objectives of the Dawoodi Bohra reform movement is to run jamaat affairs on democratic principles. To abolish the supremacy of few individuals, reformist jamaats everywhere strive to cultivate transparency and accountability through periodic elections and thus make the common members equal partners in decision making. Since its "independence" from Kothar's domination in the early 70's, Udaipur's Bohra Jamaat and its other affiliated units are run on democratic principles and they are an example for the rest of the community.

This year the 10th General Election of the Udaipur Jamaat were held on 18th October 2009 under the convenership of Mr. Mushtaq Hussain who was ably helped by the District Collectorate. Twenty one members were elected from 30 nominations to the General Council.