Kathmandu: Amar Thapa has been elected the chairperson of the Progressive and Professional Lawyers Association Nepal (PPLA). In the election held last night, a 99-member committee was formed to lead the association.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Bhimsen Banjara has been elected the open vice-chair of the Association, while Yashodadevi Kharel has taken on the role of the women vice-chair. The position of general secretary has been filled by Bhuwan Prasad Niraula, and Baburam Rai has been chosen as the deputy general secretary.
The team also includes three secretaries: Yukka Kumar Gautam, Mukund Prasad Adhikari, and Anita Gurung. Additionally, Kumar Prasad Ghimire has been appointed as the treasurer. The third national conference of PPLA, which commenced on Saturday, facilitated these elections.