Tuesday, October 15, 2019

NRNA ninth Global convention starts

The ninth Global convention of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) started in the valley today.
According to NRNA president Bhaban Bhatta, some 2,500 representatives from 81 countries are participating in the conference that will elect a new leadership of the Nepalis diaspora. “The conference will conclude on October 17,” he said, adding that the convention will also elect a new executive committee for the next two-year term.
Despite pressure from various quarters, Bhatta said he is not contesting for the post of president this time and hand over the leadership to the newly elected president.
Two panels led by incumbent vice presidents Kumar Pant and Kul Acharya are contesting for a new leadership. Acharya – one of the contenders for NRNA presidency – organising a press conference in the capital today published his 10-commitment to fulfill once he get elected in the post of NRNA president. Citing his experience and the contribution he has made to the NRNA over the past 12 years as factors helping him win in the convention, he also announced his panel that includes Keshab Paudel (America) Narendra Bhat (Middle East) and President Man KC (Australia) and Rabina Thapa (America) as candidates for the post of vice presidents. “Likewise, Janaki Gurung (Belgium) and Som Sapkota are contesting for the posts of general secretary and treasurer, respectively.”
Likewsie, another panel led by vice president Kumar Panta includes Badri KC (Russia), Sonam Lama (America), and Sapila Rajbhandari as candidates for the post of vice presidents, whereas Hem Raj Sharma is contesting for the post of general secretary. “Likewise, Gauri Joshi (America) and Mahesh Shrestha (Japan) are contesting for the post of secretary and treasurer, respectively.”

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