# K. P. Sharma Oli

_Prime Minister of Nepal (2015–2016; 2018–2021; 2024–2025)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-09

> Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli better known as K.P. Sharma Oli, is a Nepali politician who served three terms as the prime minister of Nepal, from 2015 to 2016, 2018 to 2021, and 2024 to 2025. He has served as the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal since 2014.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 February 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tehrathum District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P106))
- **Political party:** Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist); Communist Party of Nepal; Nepal Communist Party; Communist Party of Nepal (Pushpa Lal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P102))
- **Official website:** kpsharmaoli.com.np ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P856))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Nepal (15 July 2024 – 9 September 2025 · BS 31 Asar 2081 – 23 Bhadra 2082); Prime Minister of Nepal (15 February 2018 – 13 July 2021); Prime Minister of Nepal (12 October 2015 – 4 August 2016); Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal (2006–2007); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2007); Minister of Home Affairs (1994–1995); Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly; Member of the Parliament of Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** kpsharmaoli ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P2002))
- **Facebook:** UMLprezKPSharmaOli ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P2013))
- **YouTube:** UCIZJesjh_-D-JNiDz-n1seg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923#P2397))

## Public office

- [Prime Minister](https://diginpl.com/next/explore/office/prime-minister) (15 July 2024 – 9 September 2025 · BS 31 Asar 2081 – 23 Bhadra 2082)
- [Prime Minister](https://diginpl.com/next/explore/office/prime-minister) (15 February 2018 – 13 July 2021)
- [Prime Minister](https://diginpl.com/next/explore/office/prime-minister) (12 October 2015 – 4 August 2016)
- [Deputy Prime Minister](https://diginpl.com/next/explore/office/deputy-prime-minister) (1 January 2006 – 1 January 2007)
- Officeholder record: https://diginpl.com/next/explore/person/k-p-sharma-oli

## Early life and education

- K.P. Sharma Oli was born on 22 February 1952 in Iwa in Tehrathum. ([English.khabarhub.com](https://english.khabarhub.com/2020/18/76368/))
- He credits his distant uncle Ramnath Dahal for his communist inclination. ([Record Nepal](https://www.recordnepal.com/kp-olis-early-life-and-influences), [Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2015/10/12/forged-by-hardship-communist-rebellion), [Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920))
- Later that year, the two married in a ceremony attended by 20 people. ([The Annapurna Express](https://annapurna-express.prixa.net/story/13919/))
- He currently resides in Balkot, Bhaktapur but also has a residence in Damak, Jhapa. ([Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920))
- After the 1990 revolution he developed problems in his kidneys. ([Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920))
- He underwent a kidney transplant in Apollo Hospital, New Delhi in 2007 and had a second transplant in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu in 2020. ([The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2020/mar/03/nepal-prime-minister-oli-in-hospital-for-2nd-kidney-transplant-2111604.html), [Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/04/prime-minister-oli-s-kidney-transplant-surgery-completed))

## Career

- Oli, Mohan Chandra Adhikari and Ram Nath Dahal advocated for organizational expansion and public mobilization arguing that authorities would crack down on them for any violent activities. ([Record Nepal](https://www.recordnepal.com/kp-olis-early-life-and-influences), [Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2015/10/12/forged-by-hardship-communist-rebellion), [The Record](https://www.recordnepal.com/wire/oli-and-the-jhapa-rebellion/))
- In October 1973 upon his return to Nepal, he was arrested in Rautahat and was imprisoned until 1987. ([Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/338498))
- There he was kept in solitary confinement for four years. ([Record Nepal](https://www.recordnepal.com/kp-olis-early-life-and-influences))
- He was appointed the Lumbini Zonal chief for the United Left Front in 1989. ([Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2015/10/12/forged-by-hardship-communist-rebellion), [The Record](https://www.recordnepal.com/wire/oli-and-the-jhapa-rebellion/), [Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920))
- In 1992, he was elected as a standing committee member of the party and was appointed as the chief of the party's publicity department. ([Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2015/10/12/forged-by-hardship-communist-rebellion), [Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920))
- The report by Oli claimed that the crash was an assassination, while the government commission claimed that the incident was an accident. ([Asian Survey](https://www.jstor.org/stable/2645119), [Ground Report](https://www.groundreport.com/uml-leader-accuses-maoists-of-having-assassinated-madan-bhandari/))

## Key decisions and achievements

- He also became the parliamentary party leader, defeating Khanal in the contest. ([eKantipur](http://www.ekantipur.com/2014/02/04/top-story/oli-elected-as-uml-pp-leader/384914.html))
- He defeated former general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal and was elected as party chair. ([Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2014/07/15/uml-9th-gc-oli-wins-leadership-race-against-nepal), [Online Khabar](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920), [The Himalayan Times](http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=KP+Oli+elected+as+CPN-UML+chairman&NewsID=421225))
- Following the promulgation of the new constitution, Oli was elected as Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on 11 October 2015, receiving 338 votes out of 597 members in the Legislature Parliament. ([Bolchhanepal.com](https://www.bolchhanepal.com/oli-41st-pm-nepal/))
- He was sworn in on 12 October. ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/nepal-640e82d4c71c4c5c8a8f34fffecdc8d3))
- Amid deteriorating relations with India, his cabinet recalled Nepal's ambassador to India, Dip Kumar Upadhaya following differences with the cabinet. ([The Himalayan Times](https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/nepal-recalls-ambassador-deep-kumar-upadhyay-india))
- On 20 March, he went on a state visit to China where the two countries signed trade and transit treaties. ([Voice of America](https://www.voanews.com/a/angered-by-blockade-of-indian-goods-nepal-moves-to-open-up-china-route/3250884.html), [Nepali Times](http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2018/02/15/oli-once-more/))

## Notable statements

- He said this during an address to the parliament where he blamed the rising number of coronavirus cases on individuals violating the nationwide lockdown, especially those sneaking into Nepal from India, claiming that "people coming from India through illegal channels are spreading the virus in the country.", which sparked a round of media attention in India. ([Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2020/05/20/in-three-hours-before-parliament-oli-presents-problems-but-offers-few-solutions), [economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/coronavirus-coming-from-india-more-lethal-than-those-from-china-italy-oli/articleshow/75850117.cms?from=mdr), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/85-of-people-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-in-nepal-are-those-who-returned-from-india-pm-oli/article31796112.ece))

_Cited sentences quoted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=K._P._Sharma_Oli&oldid=1379133775), CC BY-SA 4.0._

## Questions

**When was K. P. Sharma Oli born?**  
K. P. Sharma Oli was born on 22 February 1952 in Tehrathum District.

**What positions has K. P. Sharma Oli held?**  
Positions held by K. P. Sharma Oli include: Prime Minister of Nepal (2024–2025); Prime Minister of Nepal (2018–2021); Prime Minister of Nepal (2015–2016); Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal (2006–2007); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2007).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): K. P. Sharma Oli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._P._Sharma_Oli) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): के. पी. शर्मा ओली](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6_%E0%A4%93%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3195923](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3195923) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: The Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri KP Sharma Oli at Bangkok, in Thailand on April 04, 2025 (cropped).jpg by Prime Minister's Office (GODL-India)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Prime_Minister_of_Nepal,_Shri_KP_Sharma_Oli_at_Bangkok,_in_Thailand_on_April_04,_2025_(cropped).jpg)
- [Wikipedia (English), revision used for cited facts: K. P. Sharma Oli](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=K._P._Sharma_Oli&oldid=1379133775) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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- [Record Nepal: KP Oli's early life and influences](https://www.recordnepal.com/kp-olis-early-life-and-influences)
- [Kathmandu Post: Forged by hardship, communist rebellion](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2015/10/12/forged-by-hardship-communist-rebellion)
- [Online Khabar: केपी ओलीको लक्की नम्बर: ०२७ देखि ०७२ सम्म !](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/337920)
- [The Annapurna Express: Oli's Radhika](https://annapurna-express.prixa.net/story/13919/)
- [The New Indian Express: Nepal Prime Minister Oli in hospital for 2nd kidney transplant (3 March 2020)](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2020/mar/03/nepal-prime-minister-oli-in-hospital-for-2nd-kidney-transplant-2111604.html)
- [Kathmandu Post: After successful kidney transplant, Oli recovers at Teaching Hospital](https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/04/prime-minister-oli-s-kidney-transplant-surgery-completed)
- [The Record: Oli and the Jhapa Rebellion (30 March 2018)](https://www.recordnepal.com/wire/oli-and-the-jhapa-rebellion/)
- [Online Khabar: केपी ओलीका पाँच रहस्य : उखु गोडाइदेखि महाकाली सन्धीसम्म !](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/338498)
- [Asian Survey: Nepal in 1993: Business as Usual (1994)](https://www.jstor.org/stable/2645119)
- [Ground Report: UML leader accuses Maoists of having assassinated Madan Bhandari (24 May 2009)](https://www.groundreport.com/uml-leader-accuses-maoists-of-having-assassinated-madan-bhandari/)
- [eKantipur: Oli elected as UML PP leader (4 February 2014)](http://www.ekantipur.com/2014/02/04/top-story/oli-elected-as-uml-pp-leader/384914.html)
- [Kathmandu Post: UML 9th GC: Oli wins leadership race against Nepal](https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2014/07/15/uml-9th-gc-oli-wins-leadership-race-against-nepal)
- [The Himalayan Times: Oli elected UML chairman mixed results in other posts (15 July 2014)](http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=KP+Oli+elected+as+CPN-UML+chairman&NewsID=421225)
- [Bolchhanepal.com: Oli as 41st PM of Nepall (15 February 2018)](https://www.bolchhanepal.com/oli-41st-pm-nepal/)
- [AP News: Nepal's new premier names protest group leaders as deputies (12 October 2015)](https://apnews.com/article/nepal-640e82d4c71c4c5c8a8f34fffecdc8d3)
- [The Himalayan Times: Govt recalls Ambassador Deep Kumar Upadhyay from India (6 May 2016)](https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/nepal-recalls-ambassador-deep-kumar-upadhyay-india)
- [Voice of America: Nepal Moves to Open Up China Route (23 March 2016)](https://www.voanews.com/a/angered-by-blockade-of-indian-goods-nepal-moves-to-open-up-china-route/3250884.html)
- [Nepali Times: Oli once more](http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2018/02/15/oli-once-more/)
- [Kathmandu Post: In three hours before Parliament, Oli presents problems but offers few solutions](https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2020/05/20/in-three-hours-before-parliament-oli-presents-problems-but-offers-few-solutions)
- [economictimes.indiatimes.com: Indian coronavirus more lethal than Chinese: Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/coronavirus-coming-from-india-more-lethal-than-those-from-china-italy-oli/articleshow/75850117.cms?from=mdr)
- [The Hindu: 85% of people tested positive for coronavirus in Nepal are those who returned from India: PM Oli (10 June 2020)](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/85-of-people-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-in-nepal-are-those-who-returned-from-india-pm-oli/article31796112.ece)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article K. P. Sharma Oli, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: The Prime Minister of Nepal, Shri KP Sharma Oli at Bangkok, in Thailand on April 04, 2025 (cropped).jpg — Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India.

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