No-Confidence Motion Filed Against President and General Secretary of Nepal Chess Federation

General assembly members have filed a no-confidence motion against Herakaji Maharjan, the president, and Dharambahadur Lama, the general secretary of the Nepal Chess Federation. The members accused the federation of financial opacity, mismanagement, neglecting players’ demands, and violating its constitution.

The members have demanded the publication of the investigation committee’s report and that the general assembly be held in Kathmandu. They claim that due to the arbitrary actions of the president and general secretary, chess in Nepal has been confined to a limited sphere, there has been favoritism in selecting players for international competitions, and the federation has also failed administratively.

Additional allegations include the federation lacking its own office space, absence of regular audits, the annual policy and program not being approved by the general assembly, and decisions of the executive committee not being implemented. A four-player complaint to the National Sports Council (Rakhép) led to the formation of the investigation committee, whose report members are now demanding be released publicly.

Furthermore, the members have requested that the general assembly scheduled for Hetauda be held in Kathmandu instead.