NRNA Presidential Candidate Robin Sherchan Vows to End Factionalism and Disunity

Kathmandu. Robin Sherchan, a candidate for the presidency of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), stated that he is running for office to end the rampant factionalism and misunderstanding plaguing the organization. Addressing a program organized to welcome NRNA delegates on Wednesday, Sherchan clarified that he entered the electoral arena because he could not 'stand idly by' while the organization's condition deteriorated.

Sherchan expressed concern over the clearly active factions within the organization. "Currently, we are primarily in four factions—Mahesh Ji's faction, Badri Ji's faction, RK Sharma's faction, and Binod Kunwar's faction," he said. "Unless we bring these factions together and incorporate everyone's sentiment, this organization will not be built. Yesterday there were four factions; I foresee the possibility of this growing to five or six factions tomorrow."

Describing the current state of the NRNA as a 'dirty pond,' he stated that his candidacy is part of the effort to 'cleanse' that pond. "Please understand that my candidacy is in the process of cleansing this dirty pond, where various misunderstandings and factionalism within the organization should no longer exist," Sherchan said.

Stating that he senses a major division both individually and institutionally, he shared that his main agenda is to unite the organization by bringing all sides together.

"My goal is to make the future of this organization bright by uniting all these aspects and making it more integrated," Sherchan declared, expressing his commitment. "I pledge to move forward by encompassing the feelings and ideas of approximately 8 million non-resident Nepalis scattered across the globe, keeping everyone together."

He clarified to the delegates that he is claiming leadership to dismantle all factions and send a message of unity at a time when general non-resident Nepalis are feeling disheartened by the disputes within the organization. The program was attended by the current president Mahesh Shrestha and NRNA activists. The 12th General Convention of the NRNA is set to begin in Kathmandu from Chaitra 30.