Saurabh Duggal Secures Landmark Victory as Chandigarh Press Club President for 2025-26
In a sweeping demonstration of confidence and leadership, Saurabh Duggal has been re-elected as the President of the Chandigarh Press Club for the 2025-26 term. Duggal’s resounding triumph came with 360 votes, decisively defeating his rival, Nalin Acharya, by a margin of 100 votes.
Duggal’s panel delivered an outstanding performance, clinching victory in seven of the nine key executive positions, underscoring the overwhelming support from the press community.
Elected Office-Bearers Include:
- Senior Vice President: Umesh Sharma (342 votes)
- Vice President (Women’s Reserved Seat): Arshdeep Arshi (318 votes)
- Vice President-II: Amarpreet Singh (314 votes)
- Secretary General: Rajesh Dhal (315 votes)
- Secretary: Ajay Jalandhari (307 votes)
- Joint Secretary-I: Mukesh Atwal (312 votes)
- Joint Secretary-II: Prabhat Katiyar (316 votes)
- Treasurer: Dushyant Pundhir (315 votes)
The elections witnessed a robust turnout, with 588 votes cast—marking a significant rise of 40 votes compared to the previous year.
Expressing gratitude to the members for their trust, the newly elected office-bearers have vowed to uphold the core values of journalism, drive progressive reforms within the club, and champion the welfare of the press community. Their vision is to strengthen Chandigarh Press Club’s role as a pillar of journalistic integrity and professional excellence.
