NRNA UPDATE: Legal Delay at Supreme Court, 44 NCC Elections Concluded

London- Despite expectations for a legal hearing at Nepal’s Supreme Court regarding the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) today, the case could not move forward, as it was once again placed under the “non-reviewable” category. This has delayed legal proceedings related to the organization, leaving several pending issues unresolved.

In the meantime, organizational preparations for the 12th Global General Assembly of NRNA, scheduled for October 2025, are progressing. So far, 44 National Coordination Councils (NCCs) have successfully completed their elections. The remaining NCCs are expected to hold elections by July 31, ensuring global participation.

The newly elected leadership teams have received warm congratulations and best wishes from the NRNA International Coordination Council (ICC).

To ensure broad and inclusive representation, applications for global representatives will open from August 10 to August 20 via the Smart NRNA App. Based on the provisions of the constitution and defined priorities, a final list of delegates will be published by the end of August.

The newly elected NCC Presidents (2025–2027 term) include:

1. Bishnu Prasad Thapa – Switzerland

2. Dr. Achyut Aryal – New Zealand

3. Min Kumar Shrestha – France

4. Narayan Prasad Bhandari – Hungary

5. Ram Prasad Padhya – South Sudan

6. Rama Aryal – Uganda

7. Chhabilal Kandel – Czech Republic

8. Chet Raj Oli – Ireland

9. Rajendra Tamang – Sweden

10. Umesh Bhattarai – Saudi Arabia

11. Bambahadur G.C. – Portugal

12. Sabu Paudel – Netherlands

13. Vikas Upreti – USA

14. Yubaraj Neupane – Macau

15. Anu Rai – Hong Kong

16. Binod Chaulagain – Austria

17. Santosh Kunwar – Australia

18. Santosh Shrestha – Spain

19. Rajendra Pudasaini – UK

20. Rita Neupane – Poland

21. Parbati Tamang – South Korea

22. Shivraj Parajuli – Cambodia

23. Mukunda Dhakal – China

24. Datanand Pandey – Cyprus

25. Raju Shrestha – Bahrain

26. Subash Lamichhane – Japan

27. Rakesh Kumar Mahato – Malaysia

28. Lokendra Nepal – Belgium

29. Binod Paudel – Turkey

30. Subash Singh Thapa – Iceland

31. Birman Shrestha – Slovenia

32. Balram Sitaula – Seychelles

33. Satya Jha – Malta (pending official declaration)

34. Chhatra Bahadur Mainali – Cambodia

35. Sitaram Kattel (Milan) – Russia

36. Jagan Sapkota – Canada

37. Mahendra Shrestha – Thailand

38. Ram Binod Shrestha – Tanzania

39. Prakash Shrestha – Philippines

40. Chhatra Mainali – Colombia

41. Ganesh Giri – Israel

42. Sandesh Lamichhane – Brazil

43. Poshan Pun – Papua New Guinea

44. Bikash Dangol Maharjan – Rwanda

Elections are still pending in the following countries: Ghana, Kenya, Myanmar, Zambia, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Qatar, Kuwait, and UAE. These countries are expected to finalize elections in the coming weeks.

As the global Nepali diaspora prepares for the 12th Convention, unity, inclusiveness, and dedication remain at the heart of NRNA’s mission. While legal matters within Nepal are still unfolding, the global momentum for building a stronger and more connected NRNA continues to grow.

By Som Nath Sapkota, Deputy General Secretary, NRNA ICC