Sancharika Samuha Nepal Election Results: Kamala Panthi President, New Women in Media Leadership
19th April 2025, Kathmandu
Sancharika Samuha Nepal elected a new leadership team through its Ninth General Convention. Kamala Panthi won the position of president. She secured 149 votes. Her opponent, Pavitra Sunar, received 87 votes.
Sancharika Samuha Election Results
The election took place on Saturday. Members participated actively in the voting process. Panthi had long been involved with the organization. Her leadership experience helped secure this important role.
Vice President and General Secretary Announced
Basanti Bastola won the role of Vice President. She earned 128 votes. Her competitor, Lokshari Kunwar, received 100 votes.
Radha Khanal was selected as General Secretary. She faced no opposition. Members supported her unanimously. Her continued involvement with the group influenced the decision.
Secretary and Treasurer Results
The Secretary post saw a close competition. Urwashi Basnyat secured 107 votes. Nunuta Rai followed closely with 103. Only four votes separated them.
Sajana Tamang won the Treasurer role. She received 120 votes. Her opponent, Manjima Dhakal, got 105. The 15-vote gap showed strong support for both candidates.
Eight Members Join the Committee
Eight individuals earned positions as executive members:
Kalpana Sharma
Bishnu Panthi
Devi Sapkota
Ajabi Paudel
Kalika Shivakoti
Samjhana Ban
Tara Chapagain
Deepa Regmi
Each brings experience from journalism and advocacy. The team reflects diversity and inclusion.
Convention Opening and Purpose
Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, opened the event. He spoke on the importance of women’s voices in media. His remarks highlighted the role of Sancharika Samuha in national discourse.
The Ninth General Convention focused on elections and planning. It also served as a space for discussion and networking. Members gathered to review progress and set new goals.
Commitment to Women in Media
Sancharika Samuha Nepal supports women journalists. The organization trains, advocates, and promotes gender-sensitive reporting. It also pushes for ethical practices in media.
New leaders aim to continue this work. They plan to reach more women in remote areas. They also hope to influence media policy and create safe working conditions for women.
A Democratic Process
The election showed strong participation. Members cast votes fairly and respectfully. Most positions saw competition. This reflects growing interest in leadership and decision-making.
Members appreciated the transparent process. They expressed hope in the new team’s direction. Many believe the group is now ready to take on larger challenges.
Moving Forward
Sancharika Samuha will continue its mission. It will empower women in journalism. It will also speak up for media freedom and representation. The new committee starts work immediately. Their first task is to build on past achievements.
The Ninth General Convention marked a turning point. It brought new energy and renewed purpose. With fresh leadership, Sancharika Samuha looks ahead to a stronger future.
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