ECAN President Candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal: A New Era For Nepalese Educational Consultancies?
6th January 2026, Kathmandu
As the Poush 28 (12 January, 2026) election for the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) draws near, all eyes are on one man.
ECAN President Candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal
ECAN President candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal has officially entered the race, a move that experts say has fundamentally shifted the leadership dynamics of the country’s largest consultancy association.
The announcement that Bhusal, the current General Secretary, will seek the top office has sparked a wave of support from both past and current leadership, signaling a strong desire for institutional continuity.
Why ECAN President Candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal is the “Game-Changer”
The nomination of Deepak Raj Bhusal is not just a standard candidacy; it represents a strategic consolidation of power. In a rare display of unity, Bhusal’s candidacy was proposed by former President Prakash Pandey and seconded by current President Shesh Raj Bhattarai.
For many Nepalese educational consultancies, this alliance is seen as a “triple threat” of experience, policy expertise, and administrative stability.
By backing ECAN President candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal, the association’s giants are effectively endorsing a legacy of professional integrity and member-focused growth.
The Vision: What Deepak Raj Bhusal Promises for ECAN
Running on a platform of “Transformation through Continuity,” Deepak Raj Bhusal has outlined a comprehensive manifesto aimed at tackling the modern challenges of the study abroad industry. His key agendas include:
Elevating Professional Dignity: Ensuring that Nepalese consultants are recognized for their expertise both domestically and internationally.
Government & Stakeholder Synergy: Improving the working relationship between ECAN and the Ministry of Education to streamline student documentation and policies.
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Member-Centric Empowerment: Providing resources and advocacy for member agencies to help them navigate global visa changes.
Enhanced Transparency: Building on the foundations of the Pandey and Bhattarai administrations to ensure financial and policy accountability.
Strategic Backing: The Pandey-Bhattarai Factor
The support of Prakash Pandey and Shesh Raj Bhattarai provides ECAN President candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal with a unique advantage.
Pandey’s influence brings a reputation for strict policy adherence and discipline.
Bhattarai’s tenure has been praised for maintaining stability and fostering dialogue among diverse members.
Together, this support base positions Bhusal as a candidate who can bridge the gap between the association’s established history and its future potential.
Conclusion: The Road to Poush 28
With the election scheduled for Poush 28 (January 12), the momentum for ECAN President candidate Deepak Raj Bhusal continues to build. His role as the current General Secretary has already given him a deep understanding of the association’s internal mechanisms, making him a “ready-to-lead” choice for the voters.
As the debate over the future of the Nepalese consultancy sector intensifies, Bhusal’s candidacy stands as a pillar of stability in a rapidly changing global education market.
