Dispute Escalates in Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association; Chairman Asked for Clarification
News Summary
After editorial review.
- Dispute intensifies between Chairman Bhuvan Singh Gurung and General Secretary Mahesh Basnet at the Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association.
- General Secretary Basnet and executive committee members have sought clarification regarding the decision to remove the chairman’s advisors.
- Chairman Gurung has denied the allegations as baseless and misleading, stating the association is operating according to its rules and regulations.
April 21, Kathmandu – Tensions within the Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association are escalating rapidly. A dispute between the chairman and key officials, including the general secretary, has taken on a critical tone. General Secretary Mahesh Basnet along with some executive committee members have formally requested clarification from Chairman Bhuvan Singh Gurung.
Earlier, Chairman Gurung removed two advisory members from their positions. This move has divided the association members into two factions, each accusing the other of misconduct.
At a meeting held on Wednesday, the group led by General Secretary Basnet demanded an explanation from Chairman Gurung. The clarification sought pertains to the association’s work procedures, decision-making processes, and controversies surrounding the advisors, as well as complaints and serious questions that have arisen.
The chairman faces accusations of advancing decisions without informing the executive committee members, bypassing formal meetings by making informal decisions, and disregarding notifying all officials and members about certain decisions.
The dismissal of the advisors has become a focal point of the controversy. The executive committee particularly requested detailed clarification regarding the meeting reportedly held on April 19, 2026 (Baisakh 6, 2083 BS): the location, timing, how the meeting was conducted, official records, number of attendees, notification procedures, topics discussed, and whether the decisions were made by majority vote or unanimous consent.
Furthermore, the committee asked for explanations on why and how the advisors were removed and the rationale behind this decision. They have formally asked Chairman Gurung to submit comprehensive written responses on all these matters.
General Secretary Basnet criticized Chairman Gurung for removing the two advisors without any prior information, asserting that this action contravenes legal provisions. Basnet said, “Members of the association have repeatedly warned that he has been working solely for his personal and institutional interests. The chairman’s arbitrary approach is why this clarification was demanded.”
On the other hand, Chairman Gurung dismissed the allegations as unfounded, misleading, and orchestrated deliberately. He urged entrepreneurs not to fall for such rumors.
Affirming that the association functions fully in accordance with its laws, regulations, and institutional procedures, he stressed, “The clear majority of the executive committee supports our position, so these activities will have no impact on the organization.”
Gurung emphasized that his leadership has always been focused on protecting the rights and interests of foreign employment entrepreneurs, upholding the dignity of the profession, and developing transparent systems.
