Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Date of Birth | 19/06/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Mane Bhanjyang, Bhojpur, Kingdom of Nepal |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Bidya Devi Bhandari
Bhandari reaffirmed that she would continue working as a UML activist and described her commitment to the party as lifelong. She also spoke at a newly opened contact office and called for a review of the party’s long-running participation in government.
Bhandari publicly defended her political comeback after the CPN-UML moved to block her return. She said her party membership had already been renewed and argued that re-entering politics after completing her presidential term was a constitutional right.
Bidya Devi Bhandari announced that she had returned to active politics by renewing her membership in the CPN-UML after nearly a decade away from the party. The move signaled an effort to re-establish her role inside the party and potentially influence its future direction.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Bidya Pandey |
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| Real name/Full name | Bidya Devi Bhandari |
| Famous for | Being the first female candidate to become the second President of Nepal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
| Educational Qualification | 1980: Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) at Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
Personal Life
| Caste | Brahmin |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow | ||||
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| Marriage Date | 1982 | ||||
| Husband/Spouse | Madan Bhandari (politician) | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bidya Devi Bhandari is the second president of Nepal, becoming the first woman to hold the president's office. | |
| 2. She has previously served as Minister of Defence, Minister of Environment and Population, Vice-Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), and Chairman of the All Nepal Women’s Association. | |
| 3. Her grandfather, Tilak Bahadur Pandey, was a social worker and a Pradhan Pancha of his village. | |
| 4. Bidya Bhandari is an active advocate for environmental awareness and women’s rights in Nepal. | |
| 5. She was listed at number 52 on Forbes' list of the world's 100 most powerful women in 2016. |
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