Anjan Shrestha's Six Months as Federation President Marked by Internal Disputes
Summary
FNCCI President Anjan Shrestha is facing intense internal disputes within six months of taking office, with members accusing him of bypassing bylaws, favoring his faction and weakening the federation’s standing. Business leaders say the organization has failed to effectively represent private-sector concerns to the government amid a stagnating economy.
Key Points
- FNCCI President Anjan Shrestha is under fire from members who accuse him of autocratic behavior, bylaw violations and factionalism.
- Disputes date back to the federation’s 60th general assembly, including controversy over membership and voting rights for 18 new commodity associations.
- Critics say Shrestha has interfered in committee appointments and sidelined senior members, deepening divisions inside the federation.
- Members allege the federation has failed to lobby effectively on private-sector problems as businesses face economic strain.
