Laxmi Prasad Upreti Elected Chairman of National Cooperative Bank Limited

Summary

Laxmi Prasad Upreti was elected Chairman of the National Cooperative Bank Limited by securing 5 out of 7 board votes, defeating Paritosh Poudyal despite a political alliance to support Poudyal.

Key Points
  • Laxmi Prasad Upreti elected Chairman of National Cooperative Bank Limited with 5 of 7 board votes.
  • Paritosh Poudyal, candidate backed by a political alliance, received 2 votes in the board election.
  • Election held under amended bylaws requiring majority board member votes for chairman selection.
  • An alliance of three political parties led to division in voting, with Poudyal as the UML candidate receiving fewer votes.
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