Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo Elected as NRAI President: A New Era for Indian Shooting
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Election of Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo as President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) |
| Date | During a General Body meeting at the Constitution Club on Saturday |
| Returning Officer | Retired Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Anil Dev Singh |
| Contestants | Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo vs V.K. Dhall |
| Vote Margin | Kalikesh won by 36-21 votes |
| Previous President | Raninder Singh (2010-2022) |
| Reason for Vacancy | Sports Ministry directive limiting NSF heads to a 12-year term (National Sports Code) |
| Caretaker President | Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo (April 2022 until election) |
| Key Achievement | India won three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics under Kalikesh's interim leadership |
| Immediate Challenge | Hosting the World Cup Finals at Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad (October 13-18) |
| Term Duration | Kalikesh's presidency will continue until 2025 |