Janardan Sharma
Janardan Sharma (Nepali: जनार्दन शर्मा; born 25 April 1963), also known by his nom de guerre Prabakhar, is a Nepali communist politician and three time parliamentarian. He is also a member of the Standing Committee in Nepal Communist Party (NCP). He has previously served as Minister of Home Affairs, Energy, and Peace and Reconstruction.[1][2] He was a leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist-Centre) during the insurgency period and served as one of 4 deputy commanders of People's Liberation Army.[3]
Janardan Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Member of House of Representatives from Rukum West | |
| Assumed office 7 December 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Minister for Home Affairs | |
| In office 7 June 2017 – 17 October 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Sher Bahadur Deuba |
| Preceded by | Bimalendra Nidhi |
| Succeeded by | Sher Bahadur Deuba |
| Minister for Energy | |
| In office 14 August 2016 – 31 May 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Pushpa Kamal Dahal |
| Preceded by | Top Bahadur Rayamajhi |
| Succeeded by | Mahendra Bahadur Shahi |
| Minister for Peace and Reconstruction | |
| In office 31 August 2008 – May 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Pushpa Kamal Dahal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rukum, Nepal |
| Political party | Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (1995-2018) Nepal Communist Party (NCP) (2018- ) |
Electoral History
2008 Constituent Assembly election
Rukum-2
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) | Janardan Sharma | 30,270 | Elected |
| Nepali Congress | Prem Prakash Oli | 9,250 | Lost |
2013 Constituent Assembly election
Rukum-2
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) | Janardan Sharma | 22,575 | Elected |
| Nepali Congress | Gopal Jee Jung Shah | 12,599 | Lost |
2017 House of Representatives Election
Rukum West
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) | Janardan Sharma | 34,402 | Elected |
| Nepali Congress | Gopal Jee Jung Shah | 15,659 | Lost |
References
- "Sher Bahadur Deuba sworn in as Prime Minister". thehimalayantimes.com. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- "Deuba sworn in as 40th PM, forms Cabinet by inducting 7 ministers - National - The Kathmandu Post". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- Ogura, Kiyoko. "Meeting Pasang in Rolpa". Nepalitimes. Kunda Dixit. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
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