Global Nepali Diaspora Organization Congratulates New Prime Minister Balen Shah, Seeks Partnership

Kathmandu. Following the appointment of Balendra Shah (Balen), a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, as the nation's Prime Minister, the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), the common organization for Nepalis scattered across the globe, has extended congratulations and expressed its desire for constructive cooperation with the new government.

Dr. Hem Raj Sharma, President of the NRNA, issued a statement wishing Prime Minister Shah a successful, effective, and historic tenure. President Sharma expressed confidence that under Shah's leadership, the country will embark on a path of good governance and corruption-free transparency. He called upon the government to utilize the knowledge, skills, and capital accumulated by Nepalis residing abroad as a strong and reliable partner in Nepal's development process. Furthermore, he expressed confidence that the Balen government will make the NRNA a partner in building a prosperous Nepal. 

Dr. Sharma stated that the NRNA is confident that the new leadership will break away from past traditional practices and re-establish public trust.

NRNA Senior Vice President Robin Sherchan also expressed hope that under Prime Minister Shah's leadership, the country will move towards prosperity and development. 

Sherchan, extending good wishes via social media, expressed confidence that the new government will address the long-standing demands of Non-Resident Nepalis regarding citizenship and advance joint efforts for nation-building. 

Meanwhile, former NRNA President RK Sharma noted that there is great hope and trust among common Nepalis both at home and abroad in Balen Shah's energetic leadership. Expressing confidence that the country will now make a results-oriented leap towards 21st-century-appropriate good governance, technology, and economic transformation, Sharma expected the upcoming government to take policy initiatives to make the millions of Nepalis abroad a 'strategic partner for a prosperous Nepal'. 

He stated that Nepalis worldwide are ready to work shoulder-to-shoulder in the grand campaign of creating sustainable employment and economic revolution within the country. 

In related news, NRNA leaders including Upendra Mahato, Jiwa Lamichhane, Shesh Ghale, Binod Kunwar, and RK Sharma participated in Balen's swearing-in ceremony held on Friday.