Swami Shubangananda among six re-elected to Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust; Swami Satchidananda loses

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Six monks, including general secretary Swami Subhangananda, have been re-elected to the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust board. However, incumbent president Swami Satchidananda suffered a defeat in the election.

Three members of the existing governing body, including the president, tasted defeat in the election. Five monks have been elected to the board for the first time, with Swami Ambikananda receiving the highest number of votes.

A total of 32 monks contested the election to the 11-member board. The new governing body will serve a five-year term. The board will elect its office-bearers, including the new president, at a later stage.

New governing body of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, Sivagiri:
1. Swami Ambikananda
2. Swami Subhangananda
3. Swami Guruprakasham
4. Swami Vishuddhananda
5. Swami Anupekshananda
6. Swami Nithyaswaroopananda
7. Swami Dharmachaitanya
8. Swami Sharadananda
9. Swami Rithambarananda
10. Swami Yogananda Theerthar
11. Swami Sandrananda