Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Dhikur Pokhari, Kaski District, Nepal |
Latest News about Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' confirmed that the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, will be held on time. He emphasized the importance of timely elections in Nepal's political stability following recent unrest.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' filed his nomination papers from Rukum East for Nepal's general elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, marking the first polls since the Gen Z protests. His daughter Renu Dahal also filed from Chitawan-3, and the contest included other senior national leaders such as KP Sharma Oli.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' ruled himself out of the prime ministerial race in a video message posted on social media. He said he was not part of the competition among old leaders for power-sharing and reaffirmed his commitment to the promises of the Maoist movement.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Prachanda |
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| Real Name | Ghanashyam Dahal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Rampur, Chitwan |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Agriculture and Animal Science |
| Additional Degree | Master's degree in public administration |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Sita Dahal |
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Family
| Father | Muktiram Dahal |
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| Mother | Bhawani Dahal |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Career
| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | Member of Parliament from Eastern Rukum (7th House of Representatives), Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) |
Favourites
| Drink | Blue Label whisky |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/cmprachandaofficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began his professional journey as a teacher. | |
| 2. In 1996, he declared the People's War. | |
| 3. He gained attention for his extravagant lifestyle and faced backlash for buying a pricey bed. | |
| 4. At the young age of 15, he tied the knot. | |
| 5. His wife served as an advisor to the Maoist party. | |
| 6. Unfortunately, he experienced the loss of his mother and daughter to cancer. | |
| 7. He has a fondness for sporting Swiss Rado timepieces. | |
| 8. One of his in-laws hails from India. | |
| 9. In 2008, he became the inaugural Prime Minister of the Nepal Republic. | |
| 10. He stepped down from his position as Prime Minister in 2017. | |
| 11. He spent roughly 25 years leading an underground existence. | |
| 12. He migrated from Dhikur Pokhari to Shivnagar, Bharatpur, Chitwan in 2019. | |
| 13. He has been in continuous leadership for 36 years since 2046 BS. |