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Ram Bahadur Thapa

Member of Parliament (Elected)

Party

UML

Election Type

PR

Age

70

Biography

Ram Bahadur Thapa, commonly known as Badal, is a senior communist leader and former insurgent commander. Born on May 12 1955 in Gulmi District, he served as general secretary of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and later as Minister for Defence and Minister for Home Affairs. He joined the CPN‑UML after the split of the Nepal Communist Party and currently serves as its vice president. He was nominated to parliament through the PR list representing indigenous nationalities.

Political Experience

Oversaw national security and policing as Home Minister.
Served as Defence Minister during a critical period of Nepal’s political transition.
Led the Maoist party’s operations before the formation of the Nepal Communist Party.

Achievements

Vice President of CPN-UML

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