Lalit Modi removed from Rajasthan Cricket Association

New Delhi, Mar 9: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi was on Monday removed from the post of Rajasthan Cricket Association president as the members of the association passed a no-confidence motion against him and his office-bearers at the Extraordinary General Meeting.

With the 17 out of 18 members casting their votes against Modi, Amin Pathan is all set to take charge as the new chief.

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.

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.

Modi loyalist and the deputy president of RCA, Mehmood Abdi however cried foul claiming that it was done 'intentionally and there are also reports that stones were pelted at Modi's supporters at the venue.