Mithun’s election as BCCI president momentous occasion to celebrate: Dr Jitendra
Jammu, Sep 28: Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday described the election of son of the soil Mithun Manhas to the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president as a “momentous occasion to celebrate”.
He also took pride in the fact that Sunday (September 28, 2025) proved to be “providential” for the erstwhile district of Doda, one of the remotest parts of Jammu and Kashmir, which was his (Jitendra’s) home district as well.
The erstwhile Doda district comprised the present Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts.
Dr Jitendra’s reference was to the historic achievement of a young para-archer from Kishtwar, Sheetal Devi, who emerged as the world champion, followed by the election of Manhas, who originally hailed from Doda, as the new BCCI president.
“A momentous occasion to celebrate! Mithun Manhas has been officially declared as the new President of the ‘Board of Control for Cricket in India’ #BCCI. What a providential Sunday for the erstwhile district of Doda, one of the remotest parts of Jammu & Kashmir, which incidentally also happens to be my own home district. Within a gap of a few hours, first a daughter of Kishtwar, Sheetal, shines out as world champion, and soon thereafter a son of Bhaderwah, Mithun, stands atop,” Dr Jitendra posted on ‘X’ with his pic with Manhas.
Later, speaking to a national news agency about the new BCCI president, the Union Minister said, “It is a matter of pride for us that son of the soil Mithun Manhas has become the new president of the BCCI, and that too unanimously.”
“This is an example of the way sports have been encouraged in the last 11 years, under the leadership of PM Modi... Mithun's presidency will enhance BCCI's prestige and provide new talents with opportunities to excel in cricket, contributing to India's global sports standing and Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat,” he said.
Dr Jitendra said that there was increased transparency in the selection process, aiming to prevent disappointment among deserving candidates and ensure optimal team performance, as seen in Jammu and Kashmir's cricket players as well.
