Delhi Amateur Boxing Association questions Ajay Singh’s authority to block no-confidence proceedings, raises concerns over constitutional compliance and threats of disciplinary action
New Delhi, October 2026 : Rohit Jain, Vice President of the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association (DABA), has strongly challenged the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) administration’s advisory warning affiliated state units against participating in the Special General Meeting (SGM) scheduled for October 28, describing the move as an attempt to obstruct the democratic functioning of the Federation.
In a letter dated October 19, jointly signed by Jain and DABA President Neeraj Jain and addressed to affiliated state associations, the Delhi body questioned the authority of BFI President Ajay Singh to prevent members from attending a meeting convened to consider a no-confidence motion against him.
The response follows an advisory issued under Singh’s signature on October 18, asking state associations not to nominate representatives or participate in the proposed SGM. The advisory also warned that units supporting or attending the meeting could face disciplinary action under the BFI constitution.
Jain has questioned the constitutional basis of the warning, maintaining that affiliated state associations have the right to participate in the Federation’s decision-making process without facing threats of suspension or disaffiliation.
The Delhi association has argued that the October 28 meeting follows written requisitions submitted by a majority of affiliated state units and a notice issued by Secretary General Pramod Kumar on October 8. It has also cited the reported endorsement of the proposed meeting by Executive Committee members on October 16.
A central point of contention is the interpretation of Clause 32(ii) of the BFI constitution, which Singh’s advisory cites as granting the President exclusive authority to convene a Special General Meeting.
DABA has disputed that interpretation, arguing that a President facing a no-confidence motion cannot unilaterally prevent the General Body from considering the matter. The association has also questioned the validity of constitutional amendments and maintained that the Federation’s governing provisions remain subject to judicial scrutiny.
The association has further challenged the description of Pramod Kumar as a suspended Secretary General. According to DABA, the BFI President does not possess unilateral authority to suspend an elected Secretary General, with disciplinary proceedings requiring action through the appropriate constitutional process. The validity of the competing suspension orders remains disputed.
Jain and the Delhi association have also drawn attention to the ongoing proceedings before the Delhi High Court concerning the BFI’s constitutional amendments and the elections held on August 21, 2025, in which Singh secured another term as President. The association maintains that the unresolved legal questions surrounding the Federation’s governance require greater scrutiny before decisions affecting affiliated members are enforced.
The October 19 letter also refers to an earlier no-confidence motion reportedly moved against Singh on November 19, 2025, while raising concerns over financial management, alleged administrative interference and the treatment of state boxing associations that have questioned the leadership.
In its communication, DABA has urged affiliated state units to disregard the October 18 advisory, submit the names of their representatives to the Secretary General’s office and attend the October 28 meeting in person.
The association has further stated that any retaliatory action against participating members would be brought to the attention of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Indian Olympic Association and the appropriate judicial authorities.
Copies of the communication have been marked to senior sporting authorities, including IOA President P.T. Usha, officials of the Sports Ministry, the Sports Authority of India and World Boxing.
The latest intervention comes amid an escalating leadership dispute within the BFI, with competing suspension orders issued by President Ajay Singh and Secretary General Pramod Kumar. Both sides have questioned each other’s authority, while the legality of the proposed SGM remains contested.
With the October 28 meeting approaching, Jain and the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association have maintained that the Federation’s General Body must be allowed to address the issues raised by affiliated state associations through constitutional procedures.
The dispute now places renewed focus on the rights of state associations, the authority of elected office-bearers and the need to ensure that the ongoing administrative confrontation does not affect the interests of Indian boxers and coaches.
Disclaimer
The views and assertions reported above reflect communications issued by the concerned parties in the BFI administrative dispute and do not imply verification or endorsement by this outlet. Sub-judice matters remain subject to final determination by the courts.
