Hemraj Dhakal Announces Candidacy for Senior Vice President of FNCCI

Kathmandu. Hemraj Dhakal, the current Vice President of Commodity, has announced his candidacy for the post of Senior Vice President in the upcoming election of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). At a special program organized in the capital, Dhakal unveiled his panel with the main agenda of building a production-oriented economy and boosting the morale of the private sector.

Claiming to have done remarkable work within the Federation even in adverse circumstances, he declared that he would not hesitate to knock on the government's door if necessary to solve the problems of the business community.

While announcing his candidacy, Dhakal highlighted the significant role he played in the previous term in the areas of policy stability and tax reform. Acknowledging that an investment-friendly environment has not been created due to the existing political instability in the country and that there is fear among businesspeople, he committed to taking special initiatives to pass the stalled laws. Mentioning that the debate on inclusivity and economic agenda has increased after the Gen Z movement, he stated that he would make the Federation more active and communicate clearly with the government. He said he is dedicated to bringing policies that create employment opportunities at home to accelerate the sluggish economy and stop the trend of youth migrating abroad.

From Dhakal's panel, current Vice President Jyotsna Shrestha has announced her re-candidacy for Associate Vice President. Similarly, Umesh Dalmia and Kalpana Gaire will contest for Vice President of District Municipalities, Nareshlal Shrestha for Vice President of Commodities, and Kamala Shrestha for the proposed Vice President of Women.

Emphasizing that the private sector must move forward united rather than divided, Dhakal urged all industrialists and businesspeople to trust his team. He resolved to move forward according to the mandate of the Federation's members to relieve the pressure on the economy and keep the market dynamic.