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Biraj Bhakta Shrestha

b. 1981

Nepali politician

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About Biraj Bhakta Shrestha

Born 1981. Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is a Nepali politician.

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is a Nepalese politician and the current Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. He is a member of Rastriya Swatantra Party. He was elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu 8 in the 2022 general elections. He secured victory over the runner-up candidate by a margin of approximately five thousand votes.

In the 2026 Nepalese general election, which took place after the Gen Z revolutions, He won decisively in Kathmandu-8 with 24,592 votes. His nearest rival, Suman Sayami of the Nepali Communist Party, received only 3,217 votes, failing to cross the vote threshold, and all other candidates forfeited their election deposits.

He previously served as a member of the inaugural Bagmati Provincial Assembly from the Bibeksheel Sajha party list.

Electoral History

2026 Kathmandu-8 Parliamentary Election Result

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Important facts

Born
8 May 1981, Kathmandu
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Nepal
Positions held
Member of the Pratinidhi Sabha, Member of the Provincial Assembly of Bagmati Province

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Biraj Bhakta Shrestha?

Nepali politician

When was Biraj Bhakta Shrestha born?

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha was born on 8 May 1981 in Kathmandu.

What is Biraj Bhakta Shrestha's occupation?

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is a politician.

What nationality is Biraj Bhakta Shrestha?

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is Nepali.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Biraj Bhakta Shrestha

· Wikidata: Q115406427

· DBpedia: Biraj Bhakta Shrestha

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