AIFF to hold General Elections on December 20
The All India Football Federation has announced that its General Elections will take place on December 20, 2026, with Rajeev Sharma appointed as Electoral Officer.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially announced that its General Elections are scheduled to take place on December 20, 2026. The decision was reached during a Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) held in Kolkata on October 4, 2026.
Key Appointments and Timeline Updates
To ensure a fair and transparent electoral process, the federation has appointed Rajeev Sharma, the former Haryana State Election Commissioner, as the Electoral Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing the entire conduct of the elections.
During the meeting, the General Body also addressed the tenure of the current leadership. It was resolved that the existing AIFF Executive Committee's term will be extended until December 30, 2026, or until the newly elected committee officially assumes office, depending on which date occurs first.
Meeting Details and Attendance
The Special General Body Meeting in Kolkata saw significant participation from various stakeholders in the footballing community. Attendees included:
- Members of the AIFF Executive Committee
- Representatives from various member associations
- Officials from FIFA and the AFC
This election marks a significant transition for Indian football. The previous elections were conducted on September 2, 2022, which saw Kalyan Chaubey take charge for a four-year term.
Context Amid National Team Activity
The announcement comes at a busy time for Indian football. Federation officials are currently in Kolkata, where the Indian men’s national team is preparing for high-profile international fixtures. Following a match against Panama in Bengaluru on September 25, the national team is set to face South American powerhouses Brazil and Uruguay on October 3 and October 6, respectively.