Noida, January 7, 2026:
Under the ongoing election process of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association (NEA) for the 2026–28 term, the panel led by Vipin Kumar Malhan and V.K. Seth formally filed its nomination papers on Wednesday at the NEA election office located at B-153, Sector-6, Noida. The nomination process marked a significant moment in the association’s electoral journey, reflecting strong participation and visible enthusiasm among the industrial and business community.
As part of the nomination exercise, a total of 18 office bearers and 138 Executive Committee (EC) members from the Vipin Kumar Malhan–V.K. Seth panel submitted their nomination forms at the NEA office. The large number of nominations underscored the panel’s organizational strength and broad-based support within the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Noida.
Prior to filing the nominations, candidates from the Malhan–Seth panel performed prayers at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir in Sector-19. The religious ceremony was organized as a symbolic gesture seeking blessings ahead of the election process. Following the prayers, the entire panel, along with a large number of entrepreneurs and supporters, proceeded to the NEA office in Sector-6 in a procession marked by traditional drum beats.
The procession attracted attention across several sectors as entrepreneurs gathered along the route to express their support for the panel. Supporters welcomed the candidates with flower showers at multiple locations, creating an atmosphere of celebration and solidarity. The show of support reflected the panel’s deep connect with the industrial fraternity and highlighted the significance of the NEA elections for the business community.
Addressing entrepreneurs on the occasion, Vipin Kumar Malhan expressed satisfaction over the overwhelming response and support received from industry members. He stated that it was encouraging to see entrepreneurs standing united and extending their confidence in the panel. Malhan said the continued support of the entrepreneurial community strengthened their resolve to work more effectively for the welfare of industries and business units in Noida.
Malhan further expressed hope that the cooperation and trust shown by entrepreneurs would continue in the future as well. He said that if given the opportunity once again, the panel would dedicate the next two years to serving entrepreneurs with renewed commitment and responsibility. Emphasizing accountability, he assured members that the interests of entrepreneurs and industries would remain the panel’s top priority.
Reiterating his commitment, Malhan said he would always remain prepared to work for the benefit of entrepreneurs and industrial development. He stressed that addressing the challenges faced by industries, ensuring better coordination with authorities and strengthening NEA’s role as a representative body would be key focus areas if the panel returned to office.
The nomination event witnessed the presence of several prominent members of the entrepreneurial community. Those present included Vipin Kumar Malhan, V.K. Seth, Rakesh Kohli, Harish Joneja, Dharamveer Sharma, Mukesh Kakkar, Mohan Singh, Sudhir Shrivastava, Mohammad Irshad, Mayank Gupta, Jhuma Biswas Nag, Rahul Nayar, Rajan Khurana, M.P. Singh, Rajkumar Gupta, Pradeep Kumar Agarwal and Prabhat Mehta, among many others. A large number of entrepreneurs from different industrial sectors also attended the event, reflecting widespread engagement in the NEA election process.
The filing of nominations by such a large panel is being seen as a major development in the NEA elections, as it highlights the level of mobilization and confidence within the association. Observers noted that the strong turnout and visible support could make the upcoming elections highly competitive and closely watched by the industrial community.
The NEA elections for the 2026–28 term are considered crucial, as the association plays an important role in representing entrepreneurs’ interests, engaging with government agencies and addressing issues related to infrastructure, policy, compliance and industrial growth. With nominations now filed, attention will shift to the next stages of the election process, including scrutiny, campaigning and polling.
The press note was issued by Sudhir Shrivastava, associated with the election process, marking the formal communication of the nomination event and related developments.
