Ganesh Prasad Rijal was a Nepali politician. He took part in the 1951 democratic revolution of Nepal and later in 1959, elected as a member of parliament from Ilam district. On 15 December 1960, King Mahendra suspended the constitution, dissolved the elected parliament, dismissed the cabinet, imposed direct rule and imprisoned the then prime minister Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala and his closest government colleagues. After King Mahendra's coup, Rijal was exiled to India along with other leaders and workers of Nepali Congress party. During his exile, he resided in Kalimpong and Naxalbari in Indian state of West Bengal. He returned homeland in 1975 following government granting amnesty, and continued his political career, residing in Damak and Kathmandu simultaneously.
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Positions held wd
- member of parliament (10 May 1959 – 15 December 1960)
Questions
- When was Ganesh Prasad Rijal born?
- Ganesh Prasad Rijal was born on 11 May 1920 in Panchthar.
- What positions has Ganesh Prasad Rijal held?
- Positions held by Ganesh Prasad Rijal include: member of parliament (1959–1960).
Sources
- Wikipedia (English): Ganesh Prasad Rijal · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (Nepali): गणेशप्रसाद रिजाल · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata item Q58495075 · CC0 1.0
- Image: Ganesh Prasad Rijal (45489157055).jpg by Suman (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Last updated · facts checked 21 October 2026
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"Ganesh Prasad Rijal". DigiNepal. Last updated 18 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ganesh-prasad-rijal. Retrieved 21 October 2026.
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