Student Council of a Govt Degree College, Kargil convened its first election and elected Mohd Showkat as a new president on November 8.

Zahra Batool was elected as Vice President while Akbar Ali and Mohd Riyaz were elected as General Secretary and Cashier respectively.

College Student Council aims to encourage democracy and leadership qualities among youths. The practice will also increase their awareness in understanding their democratic rights and also understand and participate in elections conducted by the Election Commission of India.

The establishment of the College Student Council was a long-standing demand of the students to raise their problems to the higher authority.

The election was held under the guidance of Principal GDC Kargil, Dr. Amina Qari, and the senior faculty members of the college.