Madhav Kumar Khanal, a leader of CPN-UML and Vice President of the UML Butwal Sub-metropolitan Committee, has been unanimously elected as the President of the Hotel and Restaurant Entrepreneurs Association Rupandehi. His election took place during the Association’s 24th General Assembly and 12th Convention held in Butwal on Saturday.
New Leadership Elected with Full Consensus
The election committee confirmed that the entire leadership panel was selected unopposed after consensus was reached among entrepreneurs from all political backgrounds. According to Swastik Shrestha, a member of the election committee, “The inclusive agreement from various political factions within the entrepreneur community allowed for a smooth and unanimous selection of the new leadership team.”
Joining Khanal in the executive committee are:
- Senior Vice President: Arjun Thapa
- Tourism Vice President: Romakanta Pandey
- First Vice President: Thamman Bahadur Bhandari (Kshetri)
- Second Vice President: Prem Prasad Bhattarai
- General Secretary: Keshav Raj Kandel
- Treasurer: Arjun Pokharel
- Secretary: Baburam Aryal
- Deputy Secretary: Dilliram Aryal (Deepak)
- Deputy Treasurer: Khumraj Gyawali (Rajan)
Executive Committee Members Appointed
In addition to the office-bearers, several members were appointed to the executive committee. The selected members include:
- Yuvraj Parajuli
- Janak Pandey
- Gokarna Rayamajhi
- Shriram Bhandari
- Santosh Khadka
- Keshavraj Pandey
- Ekdev Pandey (Suraj)
- Sundar Kumar Shrestha
- Pitambar Khanal
- Damodar Upadhyay
- Narayan Prasad Shrestha
These individuals are expected to collectively steer the association towards further development and advocacy for the local hospitality sector.
Butwal Aims for Cultural and Tourism Excellence
The convention was inaugurated by Butwal Sub-metropolitan City Mayor Khel Raj Pandey. In his opening remarks, Mayor Pandey emphasized the municipality’s vision of transforming Butwal into a prominent cultural and tourism destination. “We are committed to developing Butwal as a center of tourism and culture. The local government will actively coordinate with hospitality entrepreneurs to build infrastructure and promote tourism-friendly policies,” he stated.
A Unifying Step for the Hospitality Industry in Rupandehi
The newly elected president, Madhav Kumar Khanal, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and pledged to work for the advancement of the hospitality sector in Rupandehi. “Our focus will be on creating a vibrant environment for hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs, addressing industry challenges, and promoting tourism in collaboration with local and provincial stakeholders,” Khanal remarked.
The convention was marked by high participation from hoteliers, restaurant owners, tourism entrepreneurs, and local dignitaries. The inclusive and harmonious election of the new leadership panel was viewed as a positive step toward unity and collective progress in the region’s hospitality industry.
