Nepal’s new president Ram Chandra Poudel: A closer look

By Sanjay Kumar

Nepal has elected Ram Chandra Poudel as its next President with the veteran politician defeating Subhash Chandra Nembwang in Thursday’s (March 9) presidential election. Poudel secured 33,802 electoral votes, while Nembwang received 15,518 electoral votes. The news agency ANI reported the results, citing Nepal’s Election Commission. Poudel will be the third President of Nepal.

“Hearty congratulations to my friend Ram Candra Poudelji for being elected as the President,” Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba tweeted.

Ram Chandra Poudel

Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal

• Born: September 1944 (age 78 years), Tanahu, Nepal
• Party: Nepali Congress
• Spouse: Sabita Poudel
• Office: Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal since 2022
• Previous offices: Member of the Legislature-Parliament of Nepal (2008–2017), MORE
• Nationality: Nepali
• Education: Tribhuvan University (1970), Tribhuvan University (1967)

Ram Chandra Poudel is a Nepalese politician and a prominent leader of the Nepali Congress party. He was born on June 10, 1947, in Tanahun district of Nepal.

Poudel has been actively involved in Nepali politics since the 1970s. He played a key role in the pro-democracy movement against the autocratic rule of King Gyanendra in 2006, which resulted in the restoration of democracy in Nepal. He has held various positions in the Nepali Congress party, including its president, general secretary, and parliamentary party leader.

Poudel has also served as a member of the Nepalese Parliament multiple times and has held various ministerial positions in the Nepalese government. He is known for his advocacy for democracy, human rights, and good governance in Nepal.

In recent years, Poudel has been involved in negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in Nepal. He has been vocal about the need for political stability and consensus-building in the country.

Poudel was a common candidate of the eight-party alliance, which included the Nepali Congress and the CPN (Maoist Center). He received the vote of 214 lawmakers of parliament and 352 provincial assembly members.

There are 882 voters for the presidential election, consisting of 332 Members of Parliament and 550 members of the provincial assemblies of the seven provinces. Shaligram, the spokesperson of the Election Commission, stated that 518 Provincial Assembly members and 313 Members of the Federal Parliament cast their votes in the presidential election.

Nepal became a republic in 2008, and this is the third presidential election held in the country since then.

Who is Ram Chandra Paudel? 

Ram Chandra Poudel is a prominent figure in the Nepali Congress and a member of its central committee. He is also a well-known writer who has authored several novels and has won numerous literary honours, according to a report by the Hindustan Times.

He comes from a farming family and was born in the remote village of Tanhun in western Nepal. He is the father of five children: four daughters and one son.

Poudel presided over the lowest chamber of the Nepalese Parliament, the Pratinidhi Sabha (House of Representatives), and has served multiple terms as a member of parliament.

Throughout his political career, Poudel has held several significant positions, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs. He earned his MA in literature from Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu in 1970, while under detention as an anti-panchayat leader.

FAQ

01. Who won the presidential election 2023 in Nepal?

Ram Chandra Poudel won the presidential election in Nepal.

02. When was the presidential election held in Nepal?

The presidential election was held on Thursday (March 9).

03. Who was Ram Chandra Poudel’s opponent in the presidential election?

Subash Chandra Nembwang was Ram Chandra Poudel’s opponent in the presidential election.

04. Which political parties supported Ram Chandra Poudel in the presidential election?

Ram Chandra Poudel was a common candidate of the eight-party alliance, which included the Nepali Congress and the CPN (Maoist Center).

05. How many voters are there for the presidential election in Nepal?

There are 882 voters for the presidential election in Nepal, consisting of 332 Members of Parliament and 550 members of the provincial assemblies of the seven provinces.

06. When did Nepal become a republic?

Nepal became a republic in 2008.

07. How many presidential elections have been held in Nepal since it became a republic?

This is the third presidential election held in Nepal since it became a republic.

08. What is Ram Chandra Poudel’s educational background?

Ram Chandra Poudel earned his MA in literature from Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu in 1970, while under detention as an anti-panchayat leader.

09. What is Ram Chandra Poudel’s political background?

Ram Chandra Poudel is a prominent figure in the Nepali Congress and a member of its central committee. He has held several significant positions, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs. He has also presided over the lowest chamber of the Nepalese Parliament, the Pratinidhi Sabha (House of Representatives), and has served multiple terms as a member of parliament.

Must Read:-

• Top 10 shoe brands in India for men & women 2023
• Top 10 Adorable Gifts for Your Special One
• Top 10 Countries with Maximum Indian Population as Citizens
• Top 10 Small Business Statistics You Need to Know For 2023
• Top 10 highest paid CEO in the World
• Top 10 richest person of India
• Top 10 Highest Paid CEOs of India
• Top 10 Most Selling Bikes and Scooters of 2022 in India
• The Success Story of Jeff Bezos
• Success Story Of Elon Musk
• Top 10 Business Magazine In India
• Top 10 Business Newspaper In India
• Top 10 Tourist Places in India, places to visit after lockdown

The post Nepal’s new president Ram Chandra Poudel: A closer look first appeared on Business Connect | Best Business magazine In India.