Summary
  • Vijay Singh Shrestha was unanimously elected president of the Nepali Congress ward committee in Tokha Municipality–4 during the 15th General Convention.
  • A 13-member ward committee and 23 regional representatives were selected through consensus, avoiding the need for a formal election.
  • Rabindra Shrestha and Sita Pathak Bhandari were named vice presidents, forming part of the newly established 13-member leadership team.
  • President Shrestha pledged to strengthen the party organization by fostering unity, inclusivity, and active cooperation among all ward members.

Kathmandu: Vijay Singh Shrestha has been unanimously elected president of the Nepali Congress ward committee in Tokha Municipality–4.

The ward convention was held as part of the party’s 15th General Convention. A 13-member ward committee and 23 regional representatives were selected through consensus, with no election required.

The convention was held in a cordial atmosphere under the coordination of outgoing Ward President Rabindra Shrestha. Party members reached an agreement on the new leadership through discussion and mutual understanding.

Rabindra Shrestha and Sita Pathak Bhandari were elected vice presidents, Khagendra Kunwar as secretary and Kabita Neupane as joint secretary.

Other members are Shivalal Shrestha, Kamala Lama, Raj Shrestha, Chhatramaya Karki, Indu B. Rai, Mithila Kunwar KC, Shyamsharan Shrestha and Lilamaya BK.

Ward Leadership

President: Vijay Singh Shrestha

Vice Presidents: Rabindra Shrestha, Sita Pathak Bhandari

Secretary: Khagendra Kunwar

Joint Secretary: Kabita Neupane

Members: Shivalal Shrestha, Kamala Lama, Raj Shrestha, Chhatramaya Karki, Indu B. Rai, Mithila Kunwar KC, Shyamsharan Shrestha and Lilamaya BK

The convention also unanimously selected 23 regional representatives:

Samiksha Basnyat, Rajani Thapa, Ram Devi Shrestha, Asha Lama, Basanta Shrestha, Ishwar Sharma Dhakal, Saroj Thakuri, Motiman Shrestha, Rabindra Shrestha, Umesh Shrestha, Anamika Bhandari, Dev Narayan Chaudhary, Krishna Kumar Shrestha, Shankar Dev Shrestha, Chiranjivi Sharma, Amar Shrestha, Ananta Prasad Acharya, Shubhena Shrestha, Amar Shrestha, Pakar Shrestha, Meghraj Tandan, Mallal Shrestha and Bal Krishna Shrestha.

Following his election, Vijay Singh Shrestha said he would work to bring party members together and make the ward organization more active and inclusive.

Participants said the consensus-based selection of the leadership reflected cooperation and unity among Nepali Congress members in Tokha–4.

Editorial note: “Amar Shrestha” appears twice in the list of 23 regional representatives, at positions 16 and 19. The name should be verified against the official convention record before publication.


Chiranjivi Sharma
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Chiranjivi Sharma

Chiranjivi Sharma is a Kathmandu-based writer and correspondent for ReviewNepal. He writes on a wide range of subjects, including social, political, environmental, spiritual, and other contemporary issues. He can be reached at [email protected].