Rajendra Kumar Rai (Nepalese politician)
Rajendra Kumar Rai (Nepali: राजेन्द्र कुमार राई) is a Nepalese politician, belonging to the CPN (Unified Socialist). He has served as the chief minister of Province No. 1.[3][4]
Rajendra Kumar Rai | |
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| राजेन्द्र कुमार राई | |
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| 3rd Chief Minister of Province No. 1 | |
| In office 2 November 2021 – 9 January 2023 | |
| President | Bidhya Devi Bhandari |
| Governor | Somnath Adhikari Parshuram Khapung |
| Preceded by | Bhim Acharya |
| Succeeded by | Hikmat Kumar Karki |
| Leader of the House in the Koshi Provincial Assembly | |
| In office 2 November 2021 – 9 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bhim Acharya |
| Succeeded by | Hikmat Kumar Karki |
| Secretary of the CPN (Unified Socialist) | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Member of the Koshi Provincial Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Constituency | Bhojpur 1(A)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1970[2] Kimalung, Bhojpur, Nepal |
| Political party | CPN (Unified Socialist) |
| Spouse | Shobha Pathak |
| Education | Masters in Political Science |
Electoral history
2017 Nepalese provincial elections, Bhojpur 1(A)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPN (Unified Marxist–Leninist) | Rajendra Kumar Rai | 19,297 | |
| Federal Socialist Forum, Nepal | Ajambar Rai Kangmang | 11,541 | |
| Others | 1,749 | ||
| Invalid votes | 2,351 | ||
| Result | CPN (UML) gain | ||
| Source: Election Commission | |||
See also
References
- Rai, Siddharaj. "Rajendra Rai of UML wins in Dhankuta". My Republica. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "मुख्यमन्त्री तथा मन्त्रिपरिषद्को कार्यालय | प्रदेश नं. १, विराटनगर".
- "Rajendra Kumar Rai appointed Province 1 CM". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "Rajendra Rai appointed Province 1 CM". 2 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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