Nepali Diaspora Marks 20 Years of ANTA in Washington, D.C. – Chief Guest Rt. Hon. Upendra Yadav Joins Celebration as Mohan Kumar Yadav Elected President Washington, D.C., USA – August 30, 2025

The Association of Nepali Teraians in America (ANTA) proudly marked its 20th Anniversary and 8th General Convention with a grand celebration in Washington, D.C., drawing over 400 participants worldwide, including 36 community leaders from the United States, Nepal, India, and Gulf countries.

📌 Theme of the Convention: “20 Years of Culture • Service • Unity – Preserve Our Culture, Inspire Our Future.”

🌟 Inauguration

The historic event was inaugurated by Rt. Hon. Upendra Yadav, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Nepal, current Member of Parliament, and President of Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal. He was joined by Convention Chairman & ANTA President Mohan Kumar Yadav, and Mr. Vijay Kumar Choudhury, Tourism Goodwill Ambassador for California (Government of Nepal) and ANTA Advisor.

🎤 Program Hosts & Presence

The convention was hosted by Dr. Rabindra Mandal, General Secretary, and Mrs. Kanchan Choudhury, Spokesperson, with the presence of Immediate Past President Dr. Indradev Shah and Senior Vice President Mr. Kusheshwar Mandal.

🏆 Recognition & Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 – Mr. Madhav Yadav
•Cultural Ambassador Award 2025 – Dr. Rakesh Mandal

👥 Participation

The convention saw over 300 in-person attendees and more than 100 online participants, making it a truly global celebration of ANTA’s journey.

🗳 Election & New Leadership

Under the supervision of Dr. Rambabu Yadav, Chairperson of the Election Committee and Board of Trustees, the new ANTA Central Executive Committee for 2025–2027 was announced:

Central Executive Committee 2025–2027

Officers
Mohan Kumar Yadav — President
Kusheshwar Mandal — Senior Vice-President
Ashish Jha — Vice-President (National)
Khusnandan Thakur — Vice-President (International)
Brajesh Kumar Thakur — Treasurer
•Raju Gupta — Joint-Treasurer
Dr. Rabindra Mandal — General Secretary
Sudhir Yadav — Joint Secretary
Mrs. Kanchan Chaudhary — Spokesperson
Dr. Indra D. Sahu — Immediate Past President

Members
Mithilesh Yadav
Laxmi Raut Choudhary
Abhinand Yadav
Bablu Yadav
Rabila Sah

Chapter Presidents Elected the Same Day
Arbind Mandal — DMV Virginia Chapter President
Rajesh & Sonia Gupta — Maryland Chapter Presidents
Mantu Rinku Sah — Pennsylvania Chapter President

This expanded leadership will ensure that ANTA’s work reaches deeper into regional chapters, empowering grassroots communities and strengthening the broader diaspora

🌐 Cultural Significance

Beyond leadership elections, the event emphasized ANTA’s enduring role in preserving the arts, festivals, and heritage of Madhesh/Terai, while connecting younger generations to their roots.

🙏 Gratitude

ANTA extended heartfelt gratitude to members, volunteers, sponsors, media, and well-wishers who made the convention a resounding success.

President Mohan Kumar Yadav remarked:
“This convention is not just a celebration of our past 20 years, but a commitment to the future — to preserve our culture, inspire our future, and expand our contribution globally.”