Electoral Buzz Intensifies in Kathmandu Ahead of NRNA General Assembly Amidst Internal Disputes

Kathmandu. As the date for the 12th General Assembly of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) approaches, electoral activities have intensified in Kathmandu. NRNA activists have started gathering in Kathmandu for the General Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on Falgun 30.

Although various disputes regarding the General Assembly and leadership selection have surfaced within the association, the election committee has not halted preparations for the election.

In this context, presidential aspirant Robin Sherchan arrived in Kathmandu from Japan on Saturday. He was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by activists including NRNA Vice-General Secretary Pravin Gurung. Along with Sherchan, many representatives from other countries have also arrived in Nepal to participate in the General Assembly.

There is still uncertainty about whether the General Assembly will take place on the scheduled date, primarily due to disagreements over technical and legal issues, including the selection of NRNA delegates. Presidential candidate Sherchan has maintained his stance that disputed issues must be addressed first before holding a general assembly for unity. He recently issued a public appeal to save the organization and maintain unity.

Meanwhile, a meeting of the NRNA International Coordination Council (ICC) was held on Saturday. The meeting discussed special arrangements for online candidacy registration due to issues like the tension in the Middle East. It was decided to inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding this matter.

Most activists participating in the meeting suggested postponing the General Assembly to October or selecting the leadership based on consensus if the disputes are not resolved. However, President Badri KC has ensured that the General Assembly will proceed on the scheduled date.

The main competition for the new leadership appears to be between Robin Sherchan and the current Vice President Hemraj Sharma.

Sherchan stated that he is a common person capable of uniting everyone and asserted that consensus should be reached on his name instead of holding an election in the current situation.