When was Surya Bahadur Thapa born?

Surya Bahadur Thapa was born on 21 March 1928 in Dhankuta.

What positions has Surya Bahadur Thapa held?

Positions held by Surya Bahadur Thapa include: Prime Minister of Nepal (2003–2004); Member of the Parliament of Nepal.

Where did Surya Bahadur Thapa study?

Surya Bahadur Thapa was educated at University of Allahabad.

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Surya Bahadur Thapa

सूर्यबहादुर थापा

Prime Minister of Nepal (1928-2015)

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Surya Bahadur Thapa (Nepali: सूर्य बहादुर थापा; 21 March 1928 – 15 April 2015) was a Nepali politician and a five-time Prime Minister of Nepal. He served under three different kings in a political career lasting more than 50 years.

Quick facts

Born: 21 March 1928 wd
Place of birth: Dhankuta wd
Died: 15 April 2015 wd
Place of death: New Delhi wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: politician, civil servant wd
Political party: Rastriya Prajatantra Party wd
Education: University of Allahabad wd

Public office

Prime Minister (5 June 2003 – 3 June 2004)

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Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Nepal (5 June 2003 – 3 June 2004)
Member of the Parliament of Nepal

About

Thapa was selected as a member of advisory council in 1958 and was elected as the chairperson. Later he was appointed to the Upper house in 1959 and appointed chair of the Council of Ministers from 1963 to 1964. He went on to serve four terms: 1965–69, 1979–83, 1997–98, and again in 2003 before leaving Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) in November 2004.

Surya Thapa was the first prime minister under the Panchayat System of Nepal. In his later years, he was a leader of RPP. He died on 15 April 2015 from respiratory failure while undergoing surgery.

Career

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Thapa was born on 21 March 1928, in the Dhankuta district. thehimalayantimes.com
In November 1958, he was selected to the national assembly as an independent, and became Chairman of the Advisory Council. University of California Press
Despite not even standing for election in 1963, Thapa was nominated to the National Panchyat by King Mahendra and was appointed chair of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Finance, Law, Justice and General Administration. University of California Press
He was responsible for expanding the coverage of the constitution of 1962, and promulgated its second amendment to make it "people oriented". nepalresearch.com
In 1967, Thapa tendered his resignation, saying that the long tenure of one prime minister was undemocratic in the development of the country. Yahoo India News
He went on a 21-day hunger strike in March 1974, demanding major political reform in the country. thehimalayantimes.com

Questions

When was Surya Bahadur Thapa born?: Surya Bahadur Thapa was born on 21 March 1928 in Dhankuta.
What positions has Surya Bahadur Thapa held?: Positions held by Surya Bahadur Thapa include: Prime Minister of Nepal (2003–2004); Member of the Parliament of Nepal.
Where did Surya Bahadur Thapa study?: Surya Bahadur Thapa was educated at University of Allahabad.

Sources

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