K P Sharma Oli

Politician

Nepalese Terathum, Nepal

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityNepalese
Date of Birth22/02/1952
Age74 years
BirthplaceTerathum, Nepal

Latest News about K P Sharma Oli

28/03/2026

Nepal held general elections in late March 2026, with K. P. Sharma Oli, the four-time former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chairperson, casting his vote amid high political stakes. Following the elections, Oli described the results as magical, unexpected, unnatural, and astonishing during a speech to newly elected UML parliament members. He attributed the outcome to the triumph of truth over opponents' false propaganda and hatred politics, pledging continued work for national development and good governance.

09/09/2025

K. P. Sharma Oli resigned as Prime Minister of Nepal on 9 September 2025 amid the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests. The widespread demonstrations by young people forced his step down, leading to the collapse of the Nepali government. This event marked the end of his latest tenure following multiple prior terms as PM.

12/2025

K. P. Sharma Oli was re-elected as chairperson of the CPN-UML in December 2025, strengthening his leadership within the party following his resignation as Prime Minister. This re-election came amid efforts to rebuild his political influence ahead of upcoming elections. Supporters demonstrated strong loyalty with public displays of affection and banners.

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Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHimalaya Higher Secondary School, Damak municipality, Jhapa, Nepal
CollegeNot Known
Educational QualificationAppeared BA exam of first year only

Personal Life

HobbiesReading, Writing, Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseRadhika Shakya (Politician)
Children1

Family

FatherMohan Prasad Oli
MotherMadhumaya Oli
SiblingsBishnu Devi Siwakoti

Career

Political PartyCommunist Party-Unified Marxist/Leninist
Political Journey
  • 1970: Joined the Communist Party of Nepal
  • 1971: Became a district committee member of the party
  • 1972: Became the chief of the Jhapa Movement Organizing Committee
  • 1987: Became a central committee member of UML in-charge of the Lumbini Zone until 1990
  • 1991: Elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives from Jhapa district's electorate no. 6
  • 1992: Held the post of chief of the foreign department of the CPN (UML)
  • 1994–1995: Served as Minister of Home Affairs
  • 1999: Re-elected to the House of Representatives from Jhapa electorate no. 2
  • 2006: Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister as part of the interim government
  • 2006-2007: Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • 2008: Lost the Constituent Assembly election
  • 2013: Won the Jhapa–7 seat in the 2013 Constituent Assembly election as a CPN-UML candidate
  • 2014: Elected as leader of the CPN-UML Parliamentary Party and as the chairman of CPN-UML
  • 2015: Elected as Prime Minister of Nepal
  • 2016: Resigned as Prime Minister
  • 2018: Elected as Prime Minister of Nepal for the second time

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born as the eldest child of Mohan Prasad and Madhumaya Oli.
2. Lost his mother to smallpox at the age of four and was raised by his grandmother, Rammaya.
3. He started opposing the party-less Panchayat System in 1966.
4. Known for his pro-China stance.
5. Became the 41st Prime Minister of Nepal on 15 February 2018 for the second time.
6. Led the Left Alliance of CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre to victory in the 2017 elections.
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