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Sumana Shrestha

सुमना श्रेष्ठ

Nepalese politician

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Sumana Shrestha (Nepali: सुमना श्रेष्ठ, Nepali pronunciation: [sumʌna sresʈʰʌ]) is a Nepalese politician and former Minister of Education, Science and Technology. She was elected member of the Federal Parliament in the 6th House of Representatives, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party in 2022. Shrestha resigned from the party on 14 September 2025, citing its culture of leader-worship.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kathmandu wd
Citizenship
Nepal wd
Education
Budhanilkantha School, Bryn Mawr College, MIT Sloan School of Management wd

Positions held wd

  • Member of the Parliament of Nepal (22 December 2022 – 9 September 2025 · BS 7 Poush 2079 – 23 Bhadra 2082)

About

Additionally, Shrestha was a member of the Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee of the House of Representatives (2079). Within the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), she was a member of the Central Committee, also served a short tenure as Joint Secretary and served as the chairperson of both the Education Department and the Science, Communication, and Information Technology Department.

Questions

When was Sumana Shrestha born?
Sumana Shrestha was born on 1 October 1984 in Kathmandu.
What positions has Sumana Shrestha held?
Positions held by Sumana Shrestha include: Member of the Parliament of Nepal (2022–2025).
Where did Sumana Shrestha study?
Sumana Shrestha was educated at Budhanilkantha School, Bryn Mawr College, MIT Sloan School of Management.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sumana Shrestha · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): सुमना श्रेष्ठ · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q115857021 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Sumana Shrestha सुमना श्रेष्ठ.jpg by Gunjan Raj Giri (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Sumana Shrestha". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sumana-shrestha. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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