Laxmi Dahal Rawal Announces Candidacy for DLA-Nepal President
Summary
Laxmi Dahal Rawal has announced her candidacy for president of the Democratic Lawyers Association (DLA-Nepal) at its 12th General Convention in Kathmandu. She has outlined a 10-point action plan focused on experience-based leadership, institutional reform, judicial independence, and greater women’s participation.
Key Points
- Laxmi Dahal Rawal has declared she will contest for the DLA-Nepal presidency again at the 12th General Convention on Bhadra 19 and 20.
- She says her bid is aimed at bringing women into the organization’s leadership, as DLA has never had a woman president.
- Her 10-point plan includes freeing DLA from external interference and factionalism, protecting judicial independence, and making the organization more technology-friendly.
- She also wants to strengthen members’ capacity and build the organization’s own office building.
