
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.
Quick facts
- Born
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- Citizenship
- Nepal wd
- Occupation
- politician wd
- Political party
- Rastriya Swatantra Party (since 2022), Bibeksheel Sajha Party (until 2022) wd
- Official website
- birajbhaktashrestha.com wd
Public office
- Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation current (since 27 March 2026 · BS 13 Chaitra 2082 onwards) ref
Positions held wd
- Member of the Pratinidhi Sabha (since 26 March 2026 · BS 12 Chaitra 2082 onwards)
- Member of the Pratinidhi Sabha (9 January 2023 – 12 September 2025 · BS 25 Poush 2079 – 26 Bhadra 2082)
- Member of the Provincial Assembly of Bagmati Province (2018–2022)
Questions
- When was Biraj Bhakta Shrestha born?
- Biraj Bhakta Shrestha was born on 8 May 1981 in Kathmandu.
- What positions has Biraj Bhakta Shrestha held?
- Positions held by Biraj Bhakta Shrestha include: Member of the Pratinidhi Sabha (since 26 March 2026); Member of the Pratinidhi Sabha (2023–2025); Member of the Provincial Assembly of Bagmati Province (2018–2022).
Sources
- Wikipedia (English): Biraj Bhakta Shrestha · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (Nepali): विराज भक्त श्रेष्ठ · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata item Q115406427 · CC0 1.0
- Image: Biraj Bhakta Shrestha.jpg by Bibeksheel Nepali (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Office record: Wikipedia
Last updated · facts checked 21 October 2026
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"Biraj Bhakta Shrestha". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/biraj-bhakta-shrestha. Retrieved 21 October 2026.
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