Sushan Vaidya Elected President of Nepali Congress Kathmandu Metropolitan Committee

Summary

Sushan Vaidya has been elected unopposed as president of the Nepali Congress Kathmandu Metropolitan Committee. The architect-engineer has long been active in student politics and civic campaigns over heritage protection and urban conservation in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • Sushan Vaidya was elected unopposed as president of the Nepali Congress Kathmandu Metropolitan Committee.
  • He previously served in student politics, party positions, and as an advisor to national bodies including the National Planning Commission and National Reconstruction Authority.
  • Vaidya gained prominence by leading protests over Rani Pokhari, Khulamanch, Tundikhel, Kamalpokhari, and the Guthi movement.
  • He was also recommended earlier as a mayoral candidate for Kathmandu Metropolitan City and as a House of Representatives candidate from Kathmandu Constituency No. 6.
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