Jhala Nath Khanal

Politician

Nepalese Sakhejung, Ilam, Nepal

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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

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreePostgraduation in Political Science
College/UniversityTribhuvan University, Nepal

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeRajyalaxmi Chitrakar

Family

Siblings6
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)
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)
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.

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.
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