When was Ishwar Pokhrel born?

Ishwar Pokhrel was born on 4 February 1954 in Mamkha.

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Ishwar Pokhrel

ईश्वर पोखरेल

Nepalese politician

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Ishwor Pokhrel (Nepali: ईश्वर पोखरेल) is the current senior Vice-president of CPN (UML). Pokhrel has also served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal. He was also Minister of Defence in the Second Oli cabinet.

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Born: 4 February 1954 wd
Place of birth: Mamkha wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: politician wd
Official website: ishwarpokhrel.com wd

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He also served as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. He was also Minister of Foreign Affairs from 20 May 2012 to 28 May 2012.

Pokhrel, publicly supported former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's decision to return to active politics. Speaking at an event commemorating her late husband Madan Bhandari, he praised her reengagement and criticized the current party leadership for resisting her return. Pokhrel described Bhandari's activism as unsurprising, given her longstanding role within the party, and encouraged moving beyond debates over her suitability for reentry. At a separate event covered by a national news agency, Pokhrel emphasized that her return should not be narrowly theorized, arguing that her political background and faith in politics warranted a broader and more inclusive view.

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When was Ishwar Pokhrel born?: Ishwar Pokhrel was born on 4 February 1954 in Mamkha.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Ishwar Pokhrel". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ishwar-pokhrel. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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