When was Krishna Bahadur Mahara born?

Krishna Bahadur Mahara was born on 29 June 1958 in Liwang.

What positions has Krishna Bahadur Mahara held?

Positions held by Krishna Bahadur Mahara include: Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal (2018–2019); Minister of Home Affairs (2007–2007); Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly; Member of the Parliament of Nepal; Minister of Communication and Information Technology.

Where did Krishna Bahadur Mahara study?

Krishna Bahadur Mahara was educated at Tribhuvan University.

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Krishna Bahadur Mahara

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Nepalese politician

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Krishna Bahadur Mahara is a Nepalese politician, belonging to the Nepali Communist Party. He was a prominent Maoist leader during the civil war. After the Maoists entered the peace process, he was elected to parliament/constituent-assembly multiple times, and also became a cabinet minister. Following his election to the house of representatives in the 2017 legislative election, he was elected House Speaker but resigned in October 2019 after allegations of attempted rape were made by a parliamentary staffer. He was acquitted in February 2020.

Quick facts

Born: 29 June 1958 wd
Place of birth: Liwang wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Communist Party of Nepal (Unity Centre) wd
Education: Tribhuvan University wd

Public office

Speaker of the House of Representatives (10 March 2018 – 1 October 2019)

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Positions held wd

Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal (10 March 2018 – 1 October 2019)
Minister of Home Affairs (1 April 2007 – 17 September 2007)
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
Member of the Parliament of Nepal
Minister of Communication and Information Technology

Questions

When was Krishna Bahadur Mahara born?: Krishna Bahadur Mahara was born on 29 June 1958 in Liwang.
What positions has Krishna Bahadur Mahara held?: Positions held by Krishna Bahadur Mahara include: Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal (2018–2019); Minister of Home Affairs (2007–2007); Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly; Member of the Parliament of Nepal; Minister of Communication and Information Technology.
Where did Krishna Bahadur Mahara study?: Krishna Bahadur Mahara was educated at Tribhuvan University.

Sources

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