ANTA Convention

Dear all,

It is our immense pleasure to share that the 6th Association of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) General Convention held on August 21st, 2021 at Wingate By Wyndham Hotel, 3940 Centerview Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151, USA in a hybrid format (In-person and virtual) was a grand success. This convention, with a theme of “ANTA for Promoting Identity, Culture and Prosperity of Madheshi Community”, was another milestone on the list of ANTA’s achievements. The convention was attended by approximately 200 participants (In-person and Virtual) that included distinguished guests, ANTA members and their family, and well wishers. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest Mrs. Vijaya Shah, the most senior and respected dignity in our community.

The convention presented the condolence to the late known/unknown ANTA members, family friends by one minute silence period. On behalf of ANTA, we would like to extend the highest appreciation to th erespected Mrs. Vijaya Shah for her kind presence at the convention. We are also thankful to the special guest speakers Hon. Dr. Vijay K. Karna- Chairperson, Nepal Madheshi Commission, Dr. Raghbendra Dwivedy-Keynote Speaker- the retired federal officer, USA. We would like to extend our gratitude to our Special Guest Speakers Mr. Ram Manohar Sah- Former Chairperson MADHUR, Mr. Pradip Dhakal- Councilmember, Town of Herndon, Virginia, Mr. Subhodh Regmi – Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Virginia Chapter, Mr. Arun Rupakheti- Chairperson NACC, Dr. Ram Krishna Sah, UN Representative, Dr. Medani Adhikari- Former president of ANA, Mr. Chadra Lama-Former member of Olympic Committee, Nepal, Dr. Chandra Mohan Yadav-Former Member of Parliament, Nepal, Mr. Shri Prasad Sah- Social Activist, Mr. C. K. Lal-Social activist, Dr. Naval Pariyar- a world record holder Memory King, Mr. Mr. Arjun Sigdel-Former President, Nepali Adarsha Samaj, Mr. Toya Paudyal-President, Nepali Adarsha Samaj, Mr. Hari Krishna Pudasaini – Educationist, and representatives of several other NGOs/INGOs for sharing their experiences and views at the convention and making the convention successful. The convention was also graced by written best wishes messages provided by the Hon. Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuwa, Prime Minister, Nepal, the Hon. Mr. Lal Babu Raut, Chief Minister, Provice-2, Nepal, the Hon. Dr. Yubraj Khatiwada, Ambassador of Nepal, The Embassy of Nepal Washington DC, USA, the Hon. Mr. Upendra Yadav, Past Deputy Prime Minister, Government of Nepal,

the Hon. Mr. Rajendra Mahato, Past Deputy Prime Minister, Government of Nepal, Mr. Shambhu Yadav, Mayor, Rajbiraj Munacipility, Nepal, the Hon. Mr. Ramsaroj Yadav, Minister, Provice 2, Nepal, the Hon. Mrs. Rina Karna- State Minister, province-2 Nepal, Mr. Jibnath Chaudhary, President, Maithili Bikash Kosh, Nepal, Mr. Khagendra Mani Neupane- Chair person, Board of Trustee, NECC, Mr. Rajesh Yadav-President, AMS, Mr. Pravin N. Chaudhary- President, Maithili Association, Nepal. We are grateful to these dignities for their best wishes. We would like to congratulate Dr. Ram Krishna Sah-ANTA Life Time Achievement Awardee and thank for his virtual presence and sharing his inspiring stories and views. We would also like to thank Mr. Vijay Singh, Immediate ANTA Past president for expressing his ideas and sharing his experiences in the meeting. We would like to thank Dr. Indra D. Sahu – ANTA President for chairing the convention and welcoming and presenting the opening remarks. We would like to thank Mr. Mohan Yadav-Convention Convener, and Co-conveners Dr. Bindeshwar Sah and Dr. Rabindra Mandal for initiating the program. We also appreciate souvenir publication team, especially Dr. Bindeshwar Sah for the preparation of the souvenir on this occasion and Convention Co-chairs Mr. Anil Dwivedy and Dr. Bikash Singh for extending votes of thanks.

Collaborative effort is the key to success for any organizational activity. The 6th ANTA Convention in Chantly, VA became a grand success due to the collaboration of the ANTA Executive Committee, ANTA DC host chapter and hard work of many ANTA members organized in the form of the Convention Committee and Sub-Committees. We would like to thank Coordinators of the sub-committees: Mr. Anil Dwivedy – Program, Dr. Bikash Singh – Finance, Mr. Khushnandan Thakur/Mr. Mulayam Singh- Public Relation, Dr. Bindeshwar Sah – Publication and Advertisement, Mr. Raj Yadav- Venue, Hospitality, Registration and Volunteer, Mr. Sujit Jha/ Mr. Raj Yadav- Media, Mr. Mohan Yadav/Mr. Sujit Jha- Cultural, Mrs. Kanchan Thakur- Women Networking and Participation, Mr. Vijay Singh – Fund raising and Sponsorship, Mr. Laxmi Mandal – Resource and Networking, Mr. Kusheshwar Mandal/Mr. Khushnandan Thakur – Youth Networking and Participation, Mr. Laxmi Mandal – Chapter and Participation, and their teams for their tireless efforts. The contributions of many other Volunteers are also greatly appreciated. We would like to thank ANTA DC Chapter for hosting reception dinner, and Mr. Mohan Yadav and Mrs. Manju Yadav for sponsoring the reception dinner in the evening of Friday, August. 21st. Special thanks to DC Chapter members Mr. Lesh Narayan Yadav,Mr. Dinbandhu Gupta, Mrs. Krishna Parajuli, mrs. Bina Lama Khadka, Dr. Madhav Yadav, Mr. Jagganath Sharma, Mr. Krishna Murari Khadka, Mr. Narendra Reddy-Woodland Restaurant, and the members of local Nepali Organizations for making the Convention successful.

After the opening session, the ANTA State and Election Declaration session was conducted. ANTA Joint Secretary Dr. Bindeshwar Sah presented the proposal from the ANTA Central EC: “The newly elected ANTA EC team from the convention will be active from August 21, 2021 to run the ANTA EC smoothly. ANTA EC requested ANTA general convention to approve this proposal to make the newly elected ANTA EC team to be active from the August 21, 2021 (the date of the convention) for this 2022-2023 term only due to the special situation of this ongoing ANTA issues.” All the members of the ANTA Convention General Body unanimously approved this proposal. Dr. Bindeshwar Sah also presented the approval message of this proposal to the convention. Choosing an Executive Committee officer for leading any organization is very important and challenging.

The 6th General ANTA convention provided electing the 2022-2023 EC officers via more democratic Election process as per ANTA Bylaws. Dr. Ram Babu Yadav-Election Chairman announced the election results: [President – Mr. Mohan Kumar Yadav, Senior Vice President – Mr. Kusheshwar Mandal, Vice President (National) – Mrs. Kanchan Chaudhary, Vice President (International) – Mr. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, General Secretary – Mr. Rajbir Yadav, Joint Secretary – Dr. Rabindra Mandal, Treasurer – Dr. Bikash Singh, Joint Treasurer – Mr. Brajesh Kumar Thakur, Spokesperson – Mr. Khusnandan Thakur, Executive Committee Members (5 positions), Mr. Ashish Jha, Mr. Awadhes Kumar Gupta, Mrs. Bandana Deo, Mr. Rupesh Kumar Yadav, Mr. Shatrudhan Sah]. Dr. Ram Babu Yadav administered the oath of office to the newly elected officers. We would like to thank Dr. Ram Babu Yadav – Election Committee Chair and his team members: Dr. Ram Krishna Sah, and Mr. Sujit Jha for completing the election process very successfully.

We would also like to congratulate Mr. Mohan K. Yadav – newly elected ANTA president and his team members and wish them for the success of their tenure. The convention provided forum for discussion on relevant issues that help in promoting ANTA’s mission in achieving its goals and objectives.

In compliance with the theme of the 6th Convention, a session on “ROLE OF YOUTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY: Mobilization of Youth Resources” was organized. We would like to thank the moderators of the session Mr. Khushnandan Thakur/ Mr. Kusheshwar Mandal and the panelists: Dr. Naval Pariyar, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Mr. Makeshwar Ray, Mr. Nurendra Yadav, Mr. Chandkishor Yadav, Mr. Maiya Sharma, Mr. Rupesh Yadav, Mr. Raju Gupta for their ideas, views and thoughtful presentations. In another session, the discussion focused on the very relevant topic “THE WOMEN POWER”, was organized. We would like to thank the moderator of the session Mrs. Kanchan Chaudhary, and the panelists: Mrs. Manju Singh, Mrs. Manju Yadav, Mrs. Sunita Deo, Mrs. Anju Patel, Mrs. Manisha Dwivedy, Mrs. Nutan Thakur, Mrs. Gudi Thakur for their thoughtful presentations, expressing their views and sharing inspiring stories on how we can improve women’s involvement for prosperous Madhesi society in Nepal and America.

The convention also presented ANTA’s annual reports. We would like to thank ANTA President Dr. Indra D. Sahu for chairing the session and presenters: Dr. Bindeshwar Sah- ANTA secretarial report, Mr. Mohan Yadav- ANTA Cultural Promotion, Dr. Bikash Singh – ANTA DC Chapter report, Mr. Laxmi Mandal- ANTA Kentucky-Ohio Chapter report, Mr. Makeshwar Ray- ANTA- Kansas Missouri Chapter report. Dr. Indra D. Sahu also presented that no financial activity was performed by ANTA EC after the May 31, 2020 due to the resignation of then President and hence ANTA Central EC will not be responsible for any financial activities done by any individual ANTA EC members.

One of the goals of the convention was to revisit what we learned in the past and where we would like to go in the future. An open round table session on “Strengthening ANTA” was organized. We would like to thank Dr. Ram Babu Yadav for moderating the session and several participating members for providing their feedback for the unity of Madhesi working for Madhesi cause under the umbrella of ANTA and future work required to strengthen ANTA. Discussions were also held on past activities including financial activities and ongoing issues in ANTA. Members present in the general body meeting also put their views on the how to make the ANTA activities transparent and unite whole ANTA community together to serve our community at large. ANTA EC should learn from the past experience and improve the further performance to run the organization smoothly. A committee will be formed by newly elected ANTA EC team that will look at the details of the past activities and work to make resolution of any past issues to run the organization smoothly.

ANTA 6th General Body unanimously condemned and rejected the activities of the resigned ANTA EC officer (Mrs. Aprajita Jha) and her group in the name of ANTA. The General body of the convention ( the supreme body of ANTA) upheld all the activities of ANTA led by Dr. Indra D. Sahu and team. The Convention General body decision is final and cannot be challenged in the spirit of ANTA Bylaws. The convention provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions and achievements of ANTA members and friends of ANTA.

The Award Ceremony is one of several jewels that make the convention shining. We would like to thank the Award Committee Coordinator Dr. Ram Babu Yadav and his team members: Mr. Anil Dwivedy, Dr. Rabindra Mandal, and Mr. Vijay Singh for successfully completing the process, and we congratulate all the awardees for receiving the ANTA awards: Dr. Ram Krishna Sah- ANTA Life-time Achievement Award, Mr. Khushnandan Thakur/ Mr. Kusheshwar Mandal/Mr. Laxmi Mandal/Mr. Anil Dwivedy- ANTA Outstanding Executive Award, Mr. Rahul Thakur- ANTA Outstanding Academic Award, Mrs. Kanchan Chaudhary- ANTA Woman Empowerment Award, Dr. Bindeshwar Sah/Dr. Rabindra Mandal- ANTA Excellence Award, Mr. Gunraj Luitel-ANTA Journalist Award, Dr. Bikash Singh/Mr. Makeshwar Ray- ANTA Outstanding Chapter Award, Mr. Mohan Yadav- ANTA President Award, Ms. Jayanti Bista/Ms. Arya Sharma- Special ANTA Cultural Award. We would like to thank Dr. Ram Babu Yadav for recognizing all ANTA awardees and ANTA guests for distributing the awards. The convention was enjoyable also because of the cultural program that was full of entertainments including the songs, dances and drama. Several artists showed their talents in the program and presented several Nepal-madhesh related performances. Specifically, we would like to thank Mr. Mohan Yadav/ Mr. Sujit Jha, for their team for leading the cultural program, and several volunteers for showing their talents and making the convention enjoyable for all participants. We would also like to thank media representatives Mr. Gunraj Luitel – INJA for the live broadcasting of the convention.

We would like to thank all the sponsor and donors who supported this convention. The convention was well represented by the ANTA family members and several distinguished friends of ANTA, and many others. On behalf of 6th ANTA general Convention organizing committee, we express our words of appreciation to them and all the participants for making the convention a grand success.

Many Thanks on behalf of Organizing Committee

(6th ANTA General Convention 2021).

Convention Convener Mohan K. Yadav

Convention Chair Indra D. Sahu

6TH. ANTA CONVENTION, Washington DC (August. 21, 2021) ANTA for promoting Cultural bonding, identity, and prosperity of madheshi Time Venue Activity 20-Aug-21

1:00 – 5:00 PM Conf. Hotel Guest Registration

6:00 – 10:00 PM Mr. Mohan Yadav Resident Dinner with Cultural Program Novemebr 16, AM

7:30 – 9:00 AM Convention Venue Breakfast

8:00 – 11:00 AM Convention Venue Registration & Badge

9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Opening Ceremony Begins (November 16, 2019) CHAIR: Dr. Indra Sahu, Emcee: Convenor: Mr. Mohan Yadav/ Co-convenors/ Dr. Bindeshwar Sah and Dr. Rabindra Mandal

9:00 AM Conf. Room, Hotel Opening Ceremony Begins

9:05 AM MC Welcomes Attendees & Guests to Podium

9:15 AM All Guests seated 9:15 AM American & Nepali Anthem

9:20 AM Panas/Deep lightening by Chef Guest

9:30-9:40 AM Welcome Speech by Convention Chairman

9:40-9:50 AM Welcome Speech by Local Leader/Nepali Orgnization 9:50-10:00 AM Welcome Speech by 10:00-10:10 AM Welcome Speech by Mr. Vijay Singh, Immed. Past President

10:10-10:20 AM Address by Hon. Mr. Prem Raja Mahat, Consulate of Nepal Baltimore

10:20-10:30 AM Life Time Achievement Award to Dr. Ram Krishna Sah by Chief Guest

10:30-10:40 AM Address by Keynote Speaker Hon. Mr. Harry Bhandari 10:40-10:55 AM Address by Hon. Chief Guest 10:55-11:00 AM Vote of Thanks by Co-Chair Mr. Anil Dwivedy Session I: ANTA State and Election Declaration

11:00 -11:15 AM ELECTION RESULTS DECLARATION Election Committee

11:15 AM-12:00 PM SESSION I:

Role of Youth in the Development of out community Mobilization of Youth Resources Moderators: Mr. Khushnandan Thakur/ Mr. Kusheshwar Mandal Mr. Makeshwar Ray (panalists) Dr. Naval Pariyar (memory king, Ginisbook record holder) Mr. Rahul Thakur (panalists) Mr. Birendra Chaudhary (Panelist) Dr. Rabindra Mandal Mr. Basant Chaudhary/Rabindra Patel/Shambhu Sah/ Suraj Sharma

12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch 1:15- 2-00 PM SESSION II: THE WOMEN POWER Moderator: Mrs. Kanchan Chaudhary Mrs. Bandana Dev Mrs. Indira Karna Mrs. Nandadi Singh Mrs. Mrs.

2:00-3:00 PM SESSION III:The State of ANTA CHAIR: Dr. Indra Sahu Dr. Bindeshwar Sah, ANTA GS Report Mr. Mohan Yadav, ANTA Webinars/ ANTA Cultural program Dr. Bikash Singh, ANTA DC Chapter Mr. Laxmi Mandal, Kentucky- Ohio Chapter Mr. Deepak Yadav, ANTA- Midwest Report Mr. Vijay Singh,

ANTA affairs 3:00 – 3:15 PM TEA/COFFEE BREAK 3:15 – 4:00 PM SESSION III:Round Table/ Strengthening ANTA CHAIR: Dr. Rambabu Yadav Mr. Vijay Singh Dr. Ram Krishna sah Dr. Raj Dwivedy Mr. Anil Dwivedy Mr. Sujit Jha Mr. Laxmi Mandal Audience Participation

4:00-5:00 PM CULTURE PROGRAM Moderators: Mr. Mohan Yadav/ Mrs. Kanchan Chaudhary 4:00-4:15 PM AWARD DISTRIBUTION Award Committee 4:15-4:30 PM FUND RAISING 4:30 – 4:45 PM ADDRESS BY OUTGOING PRESIDENT

4:45-5:00 PM ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT ELECT 5:00-5:30 PM CONVENTION ENDS

(ANTA) छैठौं महाअधिवेशन अब चार दिनमात्र बाँकी

ध्यान आकृष्ट भएको बारे

एसोसिएशन ऑफ नेपाली तारायइन इन अमेरिका (ANTA) प्रत्येक दुई वर्षमा हुने माहाअधिवेशन नियमावलीअनुसार यसपालिको छैठौं माहामहाधिवेशन अमेरिका को वासिङटन डिसिमा अगस्त 21st शनिवार को दिन बिहान 9:00 बजे देखी बलूका 5:00सम्म बजे तोकिएको समयमा नै हुने सार्वजनिक भइसकेको यहाँहरूलाई अवगतै छ । तर कतिपय ANTA बाट राजीनामा एवं निष्कासित गरिएको व्यक्तिले समूहले ANTA अमेरिकाको लोगो र केही डेकुमेन्टहरु अवैधानिक रूपले नियतवश ANTA website hack गरि अवैध रुपमा कब्जा गरि भ्रम पार्ने तरिकाले छैठौं अधिवेशन स्थगित भएको भन्दै भ्रम छर्न प्रचार प्रसारमा प्रयोग गरिएको पाइएको छ । यस प्रति हाम्रो ध्यान आकृष्ट भएको छ ।

अनाधिकृत रूपमा संस्थाको लोगो राखेर सदस्यहरूको डाटा र सूचनाहरू सङ्कलन गर्ने क्रियाकलापलाई हामीले गम्भीर रूपमा लिएका छौँ ।यस्ता गतिविधि नगर्न र नगराउन सम्बन्धित सबै व्यक्ति र पक्षहरूलाई हामी समयमै सचेत गराउन चाहन्छौँ । एसोसिएशन ऑफ नेपाली तारायइन इन अमेरिकाले कुनै पनि व्यक्ति र समूहलाई यस्ता काम गर्ने र गराउने अख्तियारी दिइएको छैन । संस्थाको विरुद्ध अवैध रूपमा गरिएका यस्ता क्रियाकलापको भ्रममा नपर्न र कुनै पनि अवाञ्छित गतिविधिमा संलग्न नहुन आम सदस्यहरूलाई आह्वान गर्दछौँ ।

एसोसिएशन ऑफ नेपाली तारायइन इन अमेरिका (ANTA) छैठौं अधिवेशन का संयोजक एवं प्रवक्ता

मोहन कुमार यादव

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Dear All,

We are pleased to announce that the 6th General Convention of the Association of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) is going to be held on August 21, 2021, in Washington DC, USA in a hybrid format (In-person and virtual). ANTA would like to cordially invite members, friends & families and well-wishers to join and support the greater cause of Promoting Identity, Culture and Prosperity of Madheshi Community in the USA. As per ANTA Bylaws, ANTA convention is held once every two years to elect new ANTA EC team.

Venue: Wingate By Wyndham Hotel, 3940 Centerview Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151 Special Group rate $69 per night (+Taxes) Please use the website link below to book your hotel:

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/chantilly-virginia/wingate-by-wyndham-chantilly-dulles-airport/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=08/20/2021&checkOutDate=08/21/2021&groupCode=082321ANT Registration: Please follow this link to complete the registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13pr08yzIx6iEc_9HMvjCrh4cPSTvf8GhqwDiUelD08s/edit In-person: Single person ($50), couple ($80), whole family ($100), student ($25) Virtual: Single -$25 We are looking forward to seeing you in maximum numbers to make this convention grand successful to strengthen our community.

Mohan K. Yadav

ANTA Spokesperson

Phone: 571-485-6528

6th ANTA General Convention 2021, Washington DC Metro Area, VA, USA Convention Theme: “ANTA for Unity, Promoting Identity, Culture and Prosperity of Madheshi Community”

Dear All,

On behalf of ANTA, we are pleased to announce that the new date of 6th General Convention of the Association of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) will be on August 21, 2021 in Washington DC Metro Area, VA, USA as per decision of ANTA EC meeting on 6/12/2021.

We are also pleased to announce the following Election committee to conduct ANTA EC election:

Dr. Ram Babu Yadav (Chairperson),

Dr. Ram Krishna Sah (Member), and

Mr. Sujit Jha ( Member)

Please mark your calendar for August 21, 2021 for 6th ANTA General Convention 2021

Detailed information about the convention is coming soon.

Thank you

Best regards,

Mohan Yadav

ANTA Spokesperson

Association of Nepali Tearain in America.

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