Jhala Nath Khanal

Politician

Nepalese Sakhejung, Ilam, Nepal

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityNepalese
Date of Birth20/05/1950
Age75 years
BirthplaceSakhejung, Ilam, Nepal

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Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing the 35th Prime Minister of Nepal (February–August 2011)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeScience
College/UniversityAmrit Science College, Nepal

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeRajyalaxmi Chitrakar

Family

Siblings12
SpouseRajyalaxmi Chitrakar
ChildrenSon - Nirvik Chitrakar Khanal (Deputy General Secretary of Youth Federation Nepal)

Career

Political Party
  • CPN (Unified Socialist) (2021–present)
  • CPN (UML) (until 2018; 2021)
  • Nepal Communist Party (2018–2021)
  • Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) (1968–1986)
  • Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (1986–present)
Political Journey
  • 1997–1998: Minister for Information and Communication
  • 28 May 2008-14 October 2017: Member of Constituent Assembly
  • 2009-2014: Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)
  • 6 February 2011-29 August 2011: 35th Prime Minister of Nepal
  • 4 March 2018-18 September 2022: Member of Parliament (Pratinidhi Sabha)
  • 1968: Joined Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist)
  • 1982–1986: General Secretary of CPN (Marxist-Leninist)
  • 1989: Minister of Agriculture, Forest and Land Reforms in interim government
  • 1991: Elected to House of Representatives from Ilam constituency
  • 1994: Re-elected to House of Representatives from Ilam constituency
  • 2008–February 2009: General Secretary of CPN (UML)
  • 16 February 2009–2010: Chairman of CPN (UML)
  • 28 May 2008–13 October 2017: Member of 1st Constituent Assembly
  • 3 February 2011–29 August 2011: 35th Prime Minister of Nepal
  • 19 November 2013–13 October 2017: Member of 2nd Constituent Assembly
Notable Events
  • Joined the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) post-education and became General Secretary (1982-1986).
  • Participated in pro-democracy protests in 1990 and 2006, contributing to the abolition of the monarchy in 2008.
  • Elected Prime Minister after a political deadlock, securing 368 votes in a 601-member parliament.
  • Resigned from the premiership after facing challenges in drafting the constitution and completing peace processes.
  • Joined the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) in 1968 and became General Secretary at age 33 (1982–1986).
  • Spent seven years in jail and remained underground for 12 years during political repression.
  • Elected Prime Minister on 3 February 2011 after seven months of political deadlock, securing 368 votes in a 601-member parliament.
  • Served as Prime Minister for six months (February–August 2011), focusing on constitution drafting and peace process completion.
  • Became the third Prime Minister of Nepal after it became a federal democratic republic in 2008.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jhala Nath Khanal joined CPN (Marxist-Leninist) and later became a pivotal figure in CPN (UML).
2. He was active in the political landscape during significant transitions in Nepal's history, shaping its democratic processes.
3. Khanal's leadership during a politically turbulent period emphasized the need for unity among leaders to sustain Nepal's progress.
4. Jhala Nath Khanal was the seventh child among thirteen in a fifteen-member family.
5. He expanded the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) across the nation during his tenure as General Secretary.
6. Khanal is the seventh child in his family and has demonstrated consistent electoral success, winning parliamentary elections from Ilam district in 1991 and 1994.
7. He served as head of the International Bureau of CPN (UML) and as acting General Secretary at various points.
8. After the merger of CPN (UML) and Maoist Center to form Nepal Communist Party, Khanal served as senior leader, secretariat member, and head of party policy and research department.
9. He is the chairman of the Pushpa Lal Memorial Foundation.
10. Khanal demonstrated consistent electoral success, winning parliamentary elections from Ilam district in 1991 and 1994.
11. He is a standing committee member of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAP).
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