NRNA Makes it Clear: Unification Possible Only Based on the Mandate of the Unity General Convention

Kathmandu - The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has made it clear that the unification process will be moved forward based on the association's constitution, tradition, and the sentiments of millions of non-resident Nepalis, grounded in legal and organizational principles.

Issuing a statement on the occasion of the association's Establishment Day (October 11), the NRNA stated that any action that undermines the mandate of the Unity General Convention held in Kathmandu last May, in compliance with the Supreme Court's writ of mandamus, will not be acceptable.

The statement, signed by NRNA spokesperson Gangadhar Gautam, mentions that 22 years have passed since the establishment of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) with the sacred goal of uniting Nepalis worldwide and engaging in service to the motherland.

"Following the spirit of the main motto, 'Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali,' dozens of projects focused on community service for the Nepali diaspora, as well as investment and social service for Nepal's development and progress, have been completed during this period.

Whether it was the 2015 mega-earthquake or the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepalis around the world have made every possible contribution to heal the wounds of the motherland," the statement reads.

The NRNA expressed sadness over the recent violent activities in Nepal and appealed to all parties to be vigilant and restrained to prevent such incidents in the future.

"In this difficult situation, there is no alternative to unity within the Non-Resident Nepali Association. The executive committee, lawfully elected through the association's Unity General Convention held last May, as per the respected Supreme Court's writ of mandamus, has already called upon those who missed the convention to join.

The High-Level Dialogue Committee is also making efforts for this," spokesperson Gautam's statement says.

"For this, we appeal to the Badri KC faction to immediately transfer the association's secretariat and withdraw all lawsuits to create an environment for unity.

We are firm that the unity process must be moved forward based on the association's constitution, tradition, and the sentiments of millions of non-resident Nepalis, grounded in legal and organizational principles. We also want to make it clear that any effort to weaken the mandate of the Unity General Convention in the name of unity will not be allowed.

On the occasion of the association's Establishment Day, we respectfully salute the founders and pioneers of the association and extend our best wishes to all members and the Nepali diaspora," the statement concludes.