LONDON, March 12: The founding president, former presidents, and activists of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) urged unity and cooperation to resolve the organization's challenges. During a virtual dialogue on Tuesday, they committed to holding the general convention in October 2025.
NRNA's founding president, Dr Upendra Mahato, stated that the organization aimed to contribute to Nepal's prosperity and strengthen brotherhood among Nepalis worldwide. He urged everyone to abandon stubbornness and move forward in unity, stating that he would participate only in a convention that ensured genuine unity.
Former president Jeeva Lamichhane congratulated Dr. Badri KC's executive committee, which won the 2023-25 election, and urged it to implement both Supreme Court rulings while continuing their work until October 2025. He also commended Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Deuba for her coordinating role.
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Former president Kumar Panta urged the high-level committee to unite the organization and avoid technical complications. He proposed presenting the plan for elections in June or July through the high-level committee and allowing the current executive committee to continue its work.
Former president Bhawan Bhatta emphasized the need to seek alternatives beyond the court and the foreign ministry. Founding secretary Bhim Udas and member Indra Ban stressed the importance of emotional unity and recommended holding the general convention in October.
Founding member Ram Pratap Thapa urged prioritizing the organization's best interests.
President Dr Badri KC emphasized that NRNA aims to contribute to Nepal's prosperity and credited the organization for securing achievements such as citizenship rights and the Social Security Fund.
He affirmed that the 11th executive committee remains legitimate, respecting the Supreme Court's ruling, and ruled out the possibility of elections in May 2025. "The Supreme Court's regulations allow a six-month extension. We remain flexible for unity," he said.
NCC presidents ruled out holding the convention in May and suggested postponing the date through consensus. More than 700 activists joined the discussion.
General Secretary Gauriraj Joshi and Secretary Radhika Gurung moderated the four-hour-long session, and they will submit their decisions to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
