| Highlights | - Joined the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in 1994, contributing over two decades of service.
- Served as managing director at Chilime Hydropower Company and project chief of the Rahughat Hydroelectricity Project.
- Appointed managing director of NEA on 14 September 2016, in a period marked by severe power shortages.
- Implemented significant changes leading to the elimination of load-shedding nationwide by May 2018.
- After a brief first tenure ending on 16 September 2020, he was reappointed on 11 August 2021.
- Faced removal from his position on 24 March 2025, which sparked protests and criticism.
- Appointed as Minister of Urban Development, Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and Physical Infrastructure and Transport in the interim cabinet led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki on 15 September 2025.
- Founded the Ujyaalo Nepal Party, which later merged into the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- Appointed managing director of NEA on 14 September 2016 during a period marked by severe power shortages of up to 17-18 hours daily.
- Implemented significant reforms including better management of electricity distribution, ending 24-hour supply to large industries, and optimizing existing resources.
- Eliminated load-shedding nationwide within months of taking office, making NEA profitable and earning widespread respect.
- Completed first tenure on 16 September 2020 and was reappointed on 11 August 2021 for a second term.
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