IPPAN Annual General Meeting Begins Amidst Controversy Over Leadership Election
Summary
The 24th Annual General Meeting of IPPAN began amid controversy over election procedures and pending bylaw amendments, with disputes between factions delaying leadership selection.
Key Points
- The 24th Annual General Meeting of IPPAN commenced with controversy over leadership election due to unresolved bylaw amendments.
- A faction led by General Secretary Balram Khatiwada demands election postponement until bylaws are amended per previous assembly mandates.
- The election committee published the final candidate list despite opposition and procedural disagreements.
- Six office bearers, including Kabita Pokharel as Deputy General Secretary, were elected unopposed amid ongoing disputes.
