Merit vs. Manipulation
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Out of 14,000 members in NRNA UK, only a handful are chosen for an ICC Task Force. To me, this is not "ordinary." I have no desire to spend millions of rupees on an election campaign just to "play the game." Instead, I prefer to explore my passion by contributing to a specific field where I have expertise.
My "Three-Page CV" vs. Political Bias
Unlike those who receive positions as a "reward" for helping an official win an election, my involvement has always been based on my credentials. Every time I have served, it was after submitting my three-page CV and undergoing a vetting process.
I don't wait for a title to be "thrust" upon me. I express my interest to the relevant authorities, submit my CV, and am selected based on my track record. If anyone doubts this, they can ask former Secretary DB Chhetri or current General Secretary Dr. Hem Raj Sharma. My role isn't "easy money" or a "free gift"; it is a professional assignment.
The Impact of Task Forces
In my previous term under DB Chhetri, I served as the Europe Chair for the Foreign Employment and Migrant Workers Welfare Committee (FEMWWC). Within months, our consultations with the then Labor Minister Gokarna Bista led to significant policy announcements for the benefit of migrant workers. This is proof that a Task Force isn't just a title—it's a tool for change.
Two Types of Members
Reading Narayan Ji’s piece, it becomes clear there are two types of people in these committees:
- Those who "hear rumors" that they’ve been appointed and don't really care.
- Those who "slam down their CV," take the job seriously, and work to deliver results.
It is easy to see which group will actually "kill the fly" (achieve something) during their two-year tenure.
On "Congratulations" and Facebook Culture
Some might find a "Congratulations" post as annoying as honey on a burnt face, but I don't see it that way. While I agree that Facebook is often cluttered with superficial "Happy Birthdays" and "RIPs" due to its algorithm, a congratulatory message from a well-wisher is an act of kindness. Only those who are lazy or envious of others' progress find it difficult to offer a word of encouragement.
Final Thoughts
Instead of putting everyone in the same basket and labeling task force members as "insignificant," we should be asking different questions:
- Did the person fulfill their responsibility?
- Did they actually work, or were they just a headline for a day?
At the end of the day, ICC didn't pick me for my looks or my height; they picked me for my track record in charity and coordination. I'm not begging for a "Congrats," but I certainly won't treat a sincere wish as "poison."
Have a great weekend!