Trilateral clash in NRNA America, Kharel, Sah for president, and Anup Khanal takes over as Adhikari general secretary

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The voting process for selecting the new leadership of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA began on Sunday. About 13,000 members of the association will vote for their preferred candidates through ballots sent via email and mobile. This time, there will be a three-way competition between Bhanu Kharel, Satendra Sah, and Ramhari Adhikari for the post of president. All three candidates were intensifying the final phase of activities to woo voters before the election. Due to the divisions, disputes, and internal dissatisfaction seen in the last term, this time the members have appeared more cautious in selecting the leadership. In states with a large number of voters, like California, New York, and Texas, members have expressed expectations for the new leadership. Along with the president, there is also competition for other positions, including vice president, general secretary, secretary, and others. All three candidates have entered the field with a pail. Anup Khanal from the...

"Fee determination for NRNA Unity Convention candidacy: How much for each position?"

 

Kathmandu, April 1 – The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has finalized the nomination fees for candidates vying for leadership positions in its upcoming "Unity Convention," scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from May 3–5, 2025.

The High-Level Committee, formed by the Supreme Court, set the fees during its 13th meeting. The fee structure is as follows:

  • President: NPR 700,000

  • Vice President: NPR 500,000

  • General Secretary: NPR 400,000

  • Secretary & Treasurer: NPR 300,000 each

  • Joint Treasurer to Coordinator: NPR 200,000

  • Deputy Coordinator to ICC Member: NPR 100,000

Committee Member-Secretary Janaki Gurung confirmed the details.

Election Committee Formed

The High-Level Committee has already established a three-member Election Committee, comprising:

  • Coordinator: Senior Advocate Gopal Krishna Ghimire

  • Members: Retired Major Damar Ghale & Advocate Ashish Upreti

The election body will begin formal work once the membership and delegate lists are handed over. Additionally, the committee has decided to draft the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the election process within a week.

Deadlines Extended

  • Membership registration deadline extended to April 7.

  • Delegate applications open from April 1–22.

  • Kathmandu-based delegates must pay $100 or equivalent NPR to register.

New Registration Portal

Due to inaccessibility of the MIS system, the committee has launched its own website (dhadha.lachalbaja.aym) for mandatory registration—even for lifetime NRNA members, clarified Committee Chair Dr. Shesh Ghale



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