FNCCI Commodity Category Results 2026: Winners List and 4-Way Tie-Breaker Details
6th May 2026, Kathmandu
The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has concluded the vote counting for the Commodity category following its recent general assembly and election.
FNCCI Commodity Category Results 2026
The results reveal a competitive race, with eleven candidates securing their positions and a rare four-way tie for the remaining spots.
Key Victories in the Commodity Category
According to the final tally, Sagar Dhakal and Araniko Rajbhandari emerged as prominent winners, leading the group with high vote counts. The following candidates have been officially declared victorious:
Araniko Rajbhandari: 70 votes
Sagar Dhakal: 68 votes
Vidur Dhamala: 68 votes
Rabin Puri: 66 votes
Raj Kumar Karki: 63 votes
Pashupati Dev Pandey: 62 votes
Lilendra Pradhan: 62 votes
Bhakta Bahadur Hamal: 56 votes
Naniraj Ghimire: 52 votes
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Sangharsh Bista: 51 votes
Hom Prasad Ghimire: 51 votes
The Deadlock: Four Candidates Tied
In an unusual turn of events, the election witnessed a significant stalemate as four candidates received exactly 50 votes each. The candidates involved in the tie are:
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Nirajan Chalaune
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Raghunandan Maru
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Biplav Adhikari
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Suraj Banjade
Due to this equal distribution of votes, election officials and representatives are currently in discussions to finalize the winners.
Per the standard protocol for such scenarios, a lucky draw (lottery system) is being considered to determine the tenure and official placement of these four candidates.
Moving Forward
The completion of the Commodity category counting marks a significant milestone in the FNCCI election process.
As the apex body of the Nepalese private sector, the newly elected members are expected to play a crucial role in shaping industrial policy, advocating for Nepalese businesses, and navigating the current economic landscape.
The official announcement regarding the tie-breaker and the finalization of the executive committee is expected shortly.
For more: FNCCI Commodity Category Results 2026
