United Nations: In a significant victory for India, Jagjit Pavadia, a former Narcotics Commissioner, has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for another five-year term, securing the highest number of votes. Pavadia, who has held several senior positions in the Indian Revenue Service for 35 years, has been a member of the INCB since 2015 and her current term is set to expire in 2020.
“India’s Jagjit Pavadia tops International Narcotics Control Board Election,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin tweeted after the election results were announced. “We are deeply grateful to all India’s many friends who ensured such a huge win in a very competitive election,” he said.
