LG Manoj Sinha Administers Oath to Shantmanu as New State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR, JAMMU & KASHMIR, Feb 21, 2026 — In a high-profile ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally administered the oath of office to Shantmanu as the new State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Jammu and Kashmir.

Following the administration of the oath on Saturday, Shantmanu officially assumed charge of the critical constitutional post. The appointment is seen as a pivotal step in strengthening the democratic framework and electoral processes within the Union Territory.The prestigious event saw a significant gathering of the top political and administrative leadership of the region.

Among the prominent attendees were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, and Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdur Rahim Rather. The ceremony was also attended by the Council of Ministers, the Chief Secretary, and the Director General of Police, alongside several other senior officials and dignitaries.

The presence of both the executive and legislative heads underscores the importance of the State Election Commission in ensuring transparent and timely local body governance.