Internal instability has resurfaced within the
The federation is currently divided by a formal challenge to the leadership of president
Constitutional Dispute Over Leadership Challenge
Pramod Kumar initially issued a letter on October 8, claiming he held the support of a majority of the affiliated state units. He originally sought to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) for October 24 to address the motion. However, the date was subsequently adjusted to October 28 to comply with the mandatory 21-day notice period required for such administrative proceedings.
The move has been met with immediate resistance from the federation's executive office. CEO Col. (retd.) Arun Malik issued a formal response to the affiliated units, categorically rejecting the validity of the secretary-general's actions. Malik stated that the attempt to call an SGM is both illegal and unconstitutional, asserting that the authority to convene such a meeting rests exclusively with the president.
Disciplinary Allegations and Future Uncertainty
The conflict has escalated into a public dispute over procedural authority. In his communication to the state units, the CEO urged members to disregard the notice issued by the secretary-general. Furthermore, the federation's leadership has noted that Pramod Kumar is currently the subject of a pending disciplinary enquiry, a factor they argue undermines the legitimacy of his call for a leadership vote.
As the BFI navigates this governance crisis, the future of its leadership structure remains uncertain. The standoff between the secretary-general and the president’s office highlights a deepening rift within the national body, casting a shadow over the federation shortly after the sport's recent international achievements.
