| Prime Minister of Nepal since 25 May 2009 Date of Birth: 06.03.1953 Country: Nepal |
Madhav Kumar Nepal is a Nepalese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 2009 to 2010. He is the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and has held various other leadership positions in the party and government.
Madhav Kumar Nepal was born in Rautahat District, Nepal, on March 12, 1953. He belongs to a Brahmin family. He completed his early education in his hometown and later pursued higher education at Tribhuvan University, where he specialized in commerce.
Nepal joined the communist movement in 1969 and used several aliases during his underground activities. He played an active role in the political struggle against the Panchayat نظام and became a member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist).
After the restoration of democracy in 1990, Nepal was elected as a member of the House of Representatives and served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He also served as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly.
In 2001, Nepal was arrested during a protest against the government's crackdown on the Maoist insurgency. He later played a significant role in the movement against King Gyanendra's attempt to concentrate power in his hands.
In 2008, Nepal resigned as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) after losing a seat in the Constituent Assembly. He was later proposed as Nepal's first President but the proposal did not materialize.
On May 25, 2009, Nepal became the Prime Minister of Nepal after his predecessor resigned due to a dispute with the President over the dismissal of the army chief. However, Nepal stepped down from the post in 2010 after facing criticism for his handling of the political crisis.
Nepal continues to play an active role in politics as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist). He remains a respected and influential figure in the Nepalese political landscape.