Srinagar: The Indian Express released its list of ‘Top 100 Most Influential Indians of 2024’ on Thursday, capturing personalities across the political, business, entertainment, and sports spectrums, who influence the country.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has earned a place in the list and has secured the 23rd position in the list, marking a notable climb of 5 ranks from the previous year, 2023.
Manoj Sinha has been at the helm in JK for over three years now. According to the English daily, “Over the past year, he has enhanced public engagement, sometimes addressing multiple events the same day.”
“Sinha has been focused on effective administration during his tenure. His fornightly feature, the “Awaam Ki Awaaz”, is a hit. The entire administration meets via video-conferencing and complaints submitted via the LG’s grievance cell are taken up for resolution,” the new2spaper reported.
Indian Express wrote that targeted killings, protests by Kashmiri Pandits and the Gujjar/Bakerwal communities have been challenges for him in the absence of elected leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. Directed by the Centre, he is driving the infrastructure push in the region. The tourism group meeting of the G20 in Srinagar was a new feather in his cap.
Praising LG’s grievance cell, it said that many people have taken the LG grievance cell route, given the lack of direct representation in the state, in terms of elected leaders.
“He also meets a wide range of people in his offices in both Srinagar and Jammu.
This curated selection celebrates the movers and shakers whose actions shape the nation’s trajectory, encompassing political leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, cultural icons, and thought leaders, symbolizing the intricate dynamics of India’s power structure in the modern era.
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped The Indian Express’ list of most powerful Indians in 2024. The list also features Home Minister Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, CJI DY Chandrachud, EAM S Jaishankar, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP chief JP Nadda and Adani Group’s Gautam Adani. Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani is also named. (KL)
