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Shankar Pokharel

शंकर पोख्रेल

Nepalese politician

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Shankar Pokhrel is the former Chief Minister of Lumbini Province. He was elected as the central secretary of Communist Party of Nepal from 1998 to 2008.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bijauri wd
Citizenship
Nepal wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Nepal Communist Party wd
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Public office

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Positions held wd

  • Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
  • Member of the Parliament of Nepal

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Questions

When was Shankar Pokharel born?
Shankar Pokharel was born on 27 February 1963 in Bijauri.
What positions has Shankar Pokharel held?
Positions held by Shankar Pokharel include: Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly; Member of the Parliament of Nepal.
Where did Shankar Pokharel study?
Shankar Pokharel was educated at Tribhuvan University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Shankar Pokharel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): शंकर पोख्रेल · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q17285702 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: DSC07939 - Flickr - askmeaks.jpg by Abhishek Singh from Kathmandu, Nepal (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Shankar Pokharel". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/shankar-pokharel. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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