Chiri Babu Maharjan

Chiri Babu Maharjan is a Nepali politician serving as the Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City since 2017. A member of the Nepali Congress since 1989, he won the local elections of the then Lalitpur Municipality in the years 1981, 1987, and 1992, and consequently served as a Ward Chairperson of the 03-Ward for three times.

Maharjan was born in Lalitpur, Nepal. After completing his Master's in Commerce from Tribhuvan University in 1984/5, Maharjan continued his political career by involving in socio-political activism. His political interest was driven in the later years of his youth, but initially he showcased interest in social work.

Starting from simple yet effective social activities like cleaning campaign, maintenance campaign, he expressed his views on the necessity of developing society through the actions of the youths. He continued his studies but also gave the same level of importance to social services. Throughout his early days, as an educated and aware youth, he continued his participation in social campaigns, political activities, and academics.

Maharjan is highly appreciated by media's and locals due to his notable works regarding waste management, roads, cycle lane, plantations and other developmental works in his administrative territory. He is popular for his dedicated tasks and programs he introduced in the city during him first time in office as the Mayor, and for his polite and humble attitude as well.

Early life and education

Early childhood Chiri Babu Maharjan was born on 1 December 1957, in the Lalitpur District of Nepal to the family of a Newari Farmer. His ancestral house, where he spent his childhood days, is situated in the Pulchowk Area of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City.

Maharjan's early childhood were filled with hardships and difficulties. At the age of four, Maharjan's father died, after which the sole responsibility of the family was vested upon his mother. He has three elder sisters and two brothers. He is the middle one of the three sons of the family. He was brought up by his mother despite all the hardships.

Education Maharjan continued his studies by working as a daily wage worker. After the sixth grade, it became difficult for him to continue his education, but the founder of Gyanodaya Bal Batika Mrs. Indira Yakthumba decided to support his education up to 10th Standard.

His dedication and hard work from the early age shaped his future academics. Maharjan showcased his interest in politics when he took part in socio-political activism while studying in 10th standard. After passing the secondary level with good marks in the mid-1970s, he started working, but also continued his higher studies. He completed his Intermediate in Commerce from the Public Youth Campus, Bachelor's in Commerce from Patan Campus and Master's in the Commerce from Tribhuvan University Kirtipur.

Family and personal life Chiri Babu married Mishri Maharjan in 1981. Maharjan has a son and two daughters. Both of his daughters are involved in NGOs and his son's family is residing in Atlanta, USA. His wife worked in the administrative wing of Gyanodaya School. During a small interview with Nagarik Dainik, Chiri Babu mentions, "My wife Mishri has a very valuable significance throughout my political and social career".

Re-elected as Mayor and Second term Chiri Babu Maharjan again ran for mayor in 2022's Local Elections of Nepal. This time Maharjan secured 42,722 votes while his close contender Hari Krishna Byanjankar of CPN-UML received 24,560 votes.

He won the election and was sworn in on 16 May 2022 as the Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, along with Manjali Shakya Bajracharya as his deputy.