Sharma elected president of folk song academy
Summary
Pashupati Sharma has been elected unopposed president of the National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal during its ninth national convention in Gaushala, Mahottari. Shiva Hamal was elected general secretary, while other office-bearers were also chosen without contest.
Key Points
- Pashupati Sharma was elected unopposed president of the National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal after becoming the sole candidate at its ninth national convention.
- Shiva Hamal was elected general secretary, and Deepak Khadka, Subas KC and Juna Shirish were also chosen for key posts.
- The convention is being held in Gaushala, Mahottari, with delegates from all seven provinces, 70 districts and overseas branches participating.
- The academy's new leadership for the next term will be announced at the closing programme on Saturday.
