Unity announced between two NRN groups, Prime Minister says “Milestone”

Kathmandu — On Sunday, a unity agreement was signed between the two factions of the Non‑Resident Nepali Association (NRN).

In a programme attended by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Mahesh Shrestha and Badri KC signed the pact of unity.

Following the unification, they agreed to hold NRN’s 12th general convention by 17 April 2026. The committee led by KC will dissolve into the unified body, and under Shrestha’s leadership the unified committee is preparing for the convention.

To ensure the convention is transparent and credible, they agreed to form an 11-member steering committee; none of the steering-committee members will be eligible to run in the 12th convention.

Previously, both sides had filed court cases over NRN’s official status; the agreement includes withdrawing all those cases. The “10-point basic agreement” was signed in presence of a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will be formally recorded at the ministry.

The agreement also stipulates that the implementation of those 10 points must follow the Association’s statutes, and any future dispute will be resolved in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and that all decisions will be ratified at the upcoming 12th general convention.

Prime Minister Karki said that this unity declaration will turn out to be a “milestone” for NRN.

Addressing the NRN unity declaration programme at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (Singha Durbar), Karki appealed to expatriate Nepalis, urging them to work for Nepal’s development and advancement — remembering that wherever they are, they are Nepali. She promised that the government would do its best to ensure they receive their rights and benefits under the Constitution and laws.

“Living abroad and working is hard. After hard work, success comes. Nepalis abroad love their country and homeland. Do whatever you can for your soil and people,” the Prime Minister said. “During the Gen-Z movement the country suffered many damages including national heritage. It was like stones thrown into a peaceful pond. That needs to be valued. We expect your further cooperation and suggestions for the country’s interest and development.”