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)
Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', called for leftist polarization and unity among patriotic leftist forces. He made these remarks while welcoming individuals from leftist backgrounds into his party. This reflects his ongoing efforts to consolidate leftist support in Nepali politics.
NCP Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' emphasized the need to establish a powerful Dalit Development Authority for the upliftment of the Dalit community. He highlighted this priority during discussions on social development initiatives within his party.
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. The elections featured several former prime ministers, including KP Sharma Oli.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' ruled himself out of the prime ministerial race in a video message posted on social media, stating he is not part of the competition among old leaders for power-sharing. He reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the dreams of thousands of martyrs and expressed confidence that the sacrifices of his family and comrades will not go in vain.
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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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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. |