Barshman Pun

Biography

Barshman Pun, also known as Ananta, is a prominent Maoist leader from Rolpa. He rose through the ranks of the Maoist movement, serving as a district secretary, central committee member, politburo member and secretariat member. Pun has held several ministerial portfolios, including Peace and Reconstruction, Finance and Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, before winning the Rolpa‑1 parliamentary seat in 2082 BS.

Political Experience

• Served as district secretary and later central committee member during the insurgency
• Oversaw post‑conflict reconciliation efforts
• Served as finance minister in coalition governments
• Led initiatives on hydropower and energy policy