Kathmandu Administration Orders Suspension of Nepal Red Cross Society Elections

April 21, Kathmandu – The District Administration Office of Kathmandu has issued a directive to halt the upcoming elections of the Nepal Red Cross Society. These elections were originally scheduled to be held in the upcoming Ashad month. However, Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Ishwar Raj Paudel, addressed a letter on Monday to Nepal Red Cross President Vinod Kumar Sharma, urging the suspension of the election process.

The letter states that, according to a government decision dated Shrawan 9, 2082 BS, Sharma was appointed as the chairperson of the ad hoc committee and instructed to form a new committee within three months. Additionally, it was noted that a discussion took place on Monday with the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens involving President Sharma and other officials.

The letter emphasizes the need to end longstanding irregular activities in this ambassador-level institution and stresses the importance of ensuring transformation and generational transition within Nepal Red Cross. Hence, it calls for an immediate suspension of the elections. The full details of the letter are presented below: