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Pushpa Kamal Dahal

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Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, is a prominent Nepalese politician who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives. He has served as the Prime Minister of Nepal for three separate terms, most recently from December 2022 to July 2024. A former leader of the CPN (Maoist Centre), he played a central role in the Nepalese Civil War and the subsequent peace process that transitioned the country into a republic. Dahal is known for his left-wing political ideology and his efforts to navigate complex coalition politics in Nepal.

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Born
1954-12-11 · 71 years old
Birth place
Dhikur Pokhari, Nepal
Education
Patan Multiple Campus; Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science
Career
Schoolteacher, home teacher

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