ANTA NYC Gathering In Prospect Park

Press Release

On September 10, 2006, the Association Of Nepali Teraian In America (ANTA) New York City chapter under the leadership of its president Binay Shah and vice president Ritesh Chaudhary organized a picnic in Prospect Park as a farewell to Biplav Yadav and his wife Shreeta Yadav who will soon be moving to Ohio. Yadav was recently elected General Secretary of the national organization.

The highlights of the recent Chicago gathering of ANTA were discussed. The organization's commendable expansion and consolidation over its first year were appreciated. It was noticed the new Executive Committee is diverse and representative. It was noted ANTA has emerged in a short time to become one of the most vibrant Nepali organizations in America.

Resolutions were passed to express appreciation for the recent cabinent decisions in Nepal to grant 45% reservations in the civil service to the DaMaJaMa and the disabled and citizenship papers to the millions of Madhesis. There was also a note of caution. What part of that 45% will go to the Madhesi? Will the new bill on citizenship be implemented and implemented well?

It was agreed to keep up the pressure on other issues of Madhesi marginalization in Nepal and the diaspora. Securing federalism has been considered top priority.

The chapter will soon hold its elections. ANTA member, Hamro Nepal president and Nepali Convention 2007 chairperson Paramendra Bhagat was designated the Election Commissioner.

ANTA appreciates 45 percent reservation in civil service, citizenship bill

ANTA appreciates 45 percent reservation in civil service, citizenship bill

The meeting of the Association Of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) New York City chapter appreciated the Nepal government’s decision to grant 45% reservations in the civil service to the Dalits, Women, Janajatis, Madhesis and the disabled.

The ANTA also expressed satisfaction over the cabinet decision to pass a citizenship bill, which will provide citizenship certificates to the millions of Madhesis.

A press statement issued by the ANTA said, “There was also a note of caution. What part of that 45% will go to the Madhesi? Will the new bill on citizenship be implemented and implemented well?”

The meeting also agreed to keep up the pressure on other issues of Madhesi marginalization in Nepal and the Diaspora.

The chapter will soon hold its elections. nepalnews.com pb Sep 11 06

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