When was Upendra Yadav born?

Upendra Yadav was born on 11 December 1960 in Bhagawatpur.

What positions has Upendra Yadav held?

Positions held by Upendra Yadav include: Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (2019–2019); Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal (2018–2019); Minister of Health and Population (2018–2019); Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal (2018–2022); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2011).

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Upendra Yadav

उपेन्द्र यादव

Nepalese politician

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Upendra Yadav (Nepali: उपेन्द्र यादव; born 12 November 1960) is a Nepalese politician who has twice served as Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal and also as the chairman of the People's Socialist Party, Nepal from 2020 until 2023.

Quick facts

Born: 11 December 1960 wd
Place of birth: Bhagawatpur wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician wd
Political party: Federal Socialist Forum wd

Public office

Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (21 November 2019 – 24 December 2019)
Deputy Prime Minister (1 June 2018 – 24 December 2019)

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Positions held wd

Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (21 November 2019 – 24 December 2019)
Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal (1 June 2018 – 24 December 2019)
Minister of Health and Population (1 June 2018 – 20 November 2019)
Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal (4 March 2018 – 18 September 2022)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (4 May 2011 – 29 August 2011)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (28 August 2008 – 25 May 2009)
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly (28 May 2008 – 14 October 2017)

About

He was previously a Minister of Health and Population. He also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Dahal cabinet from 2008 to 2009 and in the Khanal cabinet in 2011. Yadav lost an election in 2022, being defeated by Janamat Party chair CK Raut in Saptari 2 with a margin of 18,000 votes.

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When was Upendra Yadav born?: Upendra Yadav was born on 11 December 1960 in Bhagawatpur.
What positions has Upendra Yadav held?: Positions held by Upendra Yadav include: Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (2019–2019); Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal (2018–2019); Minister of Health and Population (2018–2019); Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal (2018–2022); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2011).

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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