Consensus picks Hem Raj Sharma as NRNA president
Summary
Hem Raj Sharma has been unanimously selected as president of the Non-Resident Nepali Association during its 12th Global Conference in Kathmandu. Speakers called for legislative reforms to ensure the implementation of NRN citizenship rights amid discussions on labour migration and diaspora issues.
Key Points
- Hem Raj Sharma was unanimously selected as president of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) after consensus among contenders.
- Rabin Bajracharya and Rabin Sherchan withdrew presidential bids and agreed to serve as vice-presidents to maintain unity in the association.
- Speakers at the conference emphasized the need for legislative reform to properly implement Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) citizenship rights.
- Discussions highlighted labour migration risks, rights of Nepali diaspora, and the need for parliamentary action to amend related laws and protect migrants.
