31-07-2025
NRNA Qatar elects Krishna as president for 2025–2027
Ashraf Siddiqui
Doha
The National Coordination Council (NCC) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), the main representative body of the Nepali community in Qatar, has successfully concluded its general convention, electing Krishna Panthi as president for the 2025–2027 term.
The convention was held recently in the presence of Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat, spokesperson of the Nepali Congress and former Foreign Minister of Nepal, who attended as Chief Guest.
Krishna Panthi, a committed community leader with years of service in NRNA Qatar—including his previous role as first vice-president—was elected to the top post, reflecting the community's confidence in his leadership and vision. He has played a vital role in advocating for workers' rights, organising welfare programmes, and promoting Nepali culture in Qatar.
The newly elected executive body comprises Rabin Magar as first vice-president; Santosh Poudel and Jahagir Alam as second and third vice-presidents; Toumaya Gurung as women's vice-president; Meher Singh Tamang as youth vice-president; and Vivek Pulami Magar as general secretary. The secretaries are Buddha Pandey, Sujan Gurung, and Arjun Sangraula. Kavindra Kandel serves as treasurer, with Kanchha Shrestha (Ajay) as co-treasurer. Kalpana Pun Magar it the new women's coordinator and Keshav Raj Malla (Keshu) as youth coordinator.
The inclusive Working Committee reflects a broad representation of the community, with members such as Rita Pokharel, Indira Shah, Ram Chandra Giri, Amrit Bishwakarma, Prakash Darnal, Darshan Sunar, Ganesh Adhikari, Rajan Chapagain, Tara Tamata (Kamal), Dilli Ram Bhattarai, and Mohammad Rafiq Ryan. Additional members include Bishwanath Bhattarai, Gorakh Bahadur Chand Thakuri, Md. Anwarul Haq, Sheikh Momtaz, Prakash Thapa, Sushil Kumar Subba, Krishna Bhandari, and Pushkar Bahadur Saud, all of whom have significantly contributed to community welfare and social service in Qatar.
The Accounts Committee is chaired by Ram Prasad Gautam, with Kamal Khatri and Ashok Ale Magar as members. The Disciplinary Committee is led by Tak Kumar Khadka (Kumar), with Kalyan Thapa and Arjun Khadka serving alongside him.
The newly elected team has pledged to prioritise welfare initiatives, legal aid, education, cultural promotion, and stronger diplomatic engagement with the Nepali Embassy. Special focus will be placed on low-income workers, youth empowerment, and strengthening ties between Nepal and Qatar.
Adding a cultural touch to the convention, renowned Nepali folk singer Baburam Panthi, specially invited from Nepal, delivered a memorable performance that captivated the audience.
Under Krishna Panthi's leadership, the new committee aims to serve as a bridge between the Nepali and Qatari communities through cultural exchange, social initiatives, and collaborative events. They have expressed their strong commitment to organising impactful programmes that celebrate Nepali identity while embracing the multicultural values of Qatari society.
