Purna Bahadur Khadka

Purna Bahadur Khadka is a prominent Nepalese politician and a long-serving member of the Nepali Congress. Currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Surkhet 1 constituency, he has held significant national roles, including serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal and Minister for Defence. A six-time parliamentarian, Khadka is a key figure within his party, having been elected as Vice-President of the Nepali Congress and serving as an acting president. He is recognized for his role as a lead negotiator in coalition governments and his focus on institutional performance during his ministerial tenures.