Lalit Modi removed from Rajasthan Cricket Association, supporters clash in Jaipur
Jaipur: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi was removed from the post of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) President on Monday as the members of the association passed a no-confidence motion against him and his office-bearers at the Extraordinary General Meeting in Jaipur, according to reports.
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With the 17 out of 18 members casting their votes against Modi, Amin Pathan is all set to take charge as the new chief.
As per the Sports Act of the state and Constitution of RCA, the Pathan Group needed two-third majority to see the no confidence passed. Out of a total 33 district associations, the Modi faction had the support of about 15 units, much more than the required nine to defeat the motion.
Crying foul, the Modi faction had moved court which in turn had quashed the claims of Pathan group but had granted them the permission to place a no-confidence motion through proper procedure.
While the Modi loyalists alleged that their members were not allowed to participate in the general meeting, the observers appointed by Rajasthan State Sports Council said that the members were not allowed to enter the meeting as they failed to arrive at the RCA Academy in Jaipur on time.
Reports are that out of a total 33 district associations, only 18 could attend the meeting and since the majority was present, the members decided to go ahead with the meeting.
A clash broke out between supporters of ousted president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA0, Lalit Modi, and that of Amin Pathan.
Rajasthan Cricket Board meeting in Jaipur: Amin Pathan supporters and Lalit Modi supporters clash, buses vandalized. pic.twitter.com/ZJ84L7e4VH
— ANI (@ANI_news) March 9, 2015The clash broke out after Modi loyalists alleged that their members were not allowed to participate in the EGM.
