Umesh Shrestha has been appointed as the Treasurer of the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee. The party president, Gagan Kumar Thapa, nominated Shrestha for the treasurer position. Acting General Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal informed that the appointment was made under Clause 21, Subclause (4) of the party constitution. Kathmandu, 1 Jestha.
Umesh Shrestha previously served as the party’s treasurer during Sher Bahadur Deuba’s tenure as president. He is also a former State Minister. A businessman by profession, Shrestha has been active in the education and agriculture sectors. He was elected as a central member representing the Janajati cluster during the 14th general convention held in Mangsir 2078. A few days ago, following the recent special general convention, he was reappointed as a central member.
