Nirmal Pradhan elected the new President of Sikkim Newar Guthi

Gangtok, 19/12/2021: Sikkim Newar Guthi (SNG), a non-profit Organization registered vide No. 689/LR/94 held its Annual General Meeting at the Tourism and Civil Aviation Conference Hall amidst large gathering of Newars from all over the State including guests and dignitaries. The meeting was chaired by Shri. Dilu Kr. Pradhan, President, Sikkim Newar Guthi and the other Central Executive members.

The main agenda of the meeting was presentation of the Reports of Activities and Statement of Accounts for the period 2019-20 and 2020-21 and election of new executive members of SNG. The meeting started with lighting of lamp (Sukunda) followed by observing a minute of silence in memory of our loved ones who we lost due to the pandemic and also in solidarity with the attack on the doctor and staff of STNM Hospital.

The Welcome address as well as Report of the Activities for the past two years was presented by Mrs. Anita Pradhan, General Secretary, Sikkim Newar Guthi. Likewise, the Audited Statement of Accounts of the SNG as well as the activities on construction of Newar Bhawan for two years was presented by the Treasurer, Mr. Mahendra Pradhan. Social Wing Secretary, Mr. Sujit Pradhan, presented Report on the activities taken up the Guthi in the name “Service to Mankind” especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and thanked all the Guthi members who supported during these activities.On this auspicious occasion “PAU”, the three scripted languages magazine, Series no. 4 was also launched from the hands of President, SNG; Hon’ble Chairman, NHPC, Shri Prashant Pradhan and other dignitaries.Executive members and members of different Sakhasand Zones put forward their suggestions and problems and highlighted the focus areas to be taken up by the new Executive body. Shri Dilu Kr. Pradhan, President, SNG presented the activities of Sikkim Newar Guthi and also highlighted the areas of concern for the new executive to be taken up during their tenure. Subsequently, the current Central Executive Committee under the leadership of Shri Dilu Kr. Pradhan was permanently dissolved with the completion of their four and half year tenure (extended by one and half year due to the pandemic).

The Election Committee formed under the Chairmanship of Shri Karun K. Pradhan, thereafter, took charge of the proceedings of the Meeting. Mr. Pradhan gave an overall view of the activities on the conduct of elections followed by Mrs. Radha Pradhan, Member Secretary, who gave a detailed account of the election activities and declaration of new elected Central Executive Committee of the Guthi namely Shri Nirmal Kumar Pradhan as President, Shri Mahendra Pradhan as Vice President, Mrs Hom Kumari Pradhan as Vice President (Women), Dr. Sushen Pradhan as General Secretary and Mr. Mahendra Pradhan as Treasurer. All the candidates were elected unopposed. Certificates to the newly elected members were presented by Shri Dilip K. Pradhan, Returning Officer, Election Committee.

The newly elected President, Shri Nirmal Kumar Pradhan, addressed the audience with programmes and activities to be taken up by SNG. He assured that he, along with his team members, will put in their best efforts and will leave no stone unturned to take the Guthi to greater heights of success. He also declared the starting of Newar language classes for teachers from 1^st January 2021 at the Newar Guthi Bhawan. Shri Mani Kumar Pradhan, who was also proposed for the role of Executive Advisor of the SNG addressed the gathering of their role and responsibilities. The Annual General Meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sushen Pradhan, General Secretary SNG. The whole programme was smoothly conducted by Mr. Bikash Pradhan, Culture Secretary, Sikkim Newar Guthi.

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