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Hisila Yami
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हिसिला यमी
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Hisila Yami at a film screening in New Delhi, India. The film was about her daughter, Manushi Bhattarai.
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| Deputy chairman of Nepal Socialist Party | |
| Assumed office 28 July 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
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| Born | 25 June 1959 Kathmandu |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Political party | Nepal Socialist Party |
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| Spouse | Baburam Bhattarai |
| Children | 1 |
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| Education | M. Arch. |
| Alma mater | University of Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Occupation | Politician, architect |
| Nickname | Parvati (nom de guerre) |
Hisila Yami (Nepali: हिसिला यमी), born on June 25, 1959, is a well-known politician and architect from Nepal. During her time in politics, she used the code name Parvati. She is currently a deputy chairman of the Nepal Socialist Party. She has also been the president of a national women's organization.
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Early Life and Education
Hisila Yami was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her father, Dharma Ratna Yami, was an author, a social activist, and a deputy minister in the government.
Yami studied architecture. In 1982, she earned her first degree from the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi, India. Later, in 1995, she completed her master's degree in architecture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom.
Political Journey
Becoming a Leader
In the 1980s and 1990s, Yami became involved in politics. From 1981 to 1982, she was the General Secretary of the All India Nepalese Students' Association. She also worked as a teacher at the Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus from 1983 to 1996.
In 1990, many people in Nepal protested against the government system at the time, which was called the Panchayat system. Yami was one of the most visible female leaders during these protests.
In 1995, she became the president of the All Nepal Women's Association (Revolutionary), a group fighting for women's rights.
The People's War
In 1996, a major conflict began in Nepal, often called the People's War. It was led by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). Because of her political work, Yami had to go "underground," which means she had to hide from the government to stay safe.
In 2001, she became an important member of the CPN (Maoist) Central Committee. She worked in different departments, including the International Department, which handled relationships with groups in other countries.
Working in Government
After years of conflict, peace talks began. Yami appeared in public for the first time in years on June 18, 2003, during these peace talks.
On April 1, 2007, Yami joined a temporary government in Nepal as the Minister of Physical Planning and Works. This role put her in charge of projects like building roads and public buildings.
In 2008, she was elected to the Constituent Assembly, a special group created to write a new constitution for Nepal. She then became the Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation in the new government.
Changing Political Parties
Over the years, Yami has been part of several different political parties. In 2015, she and her husband, Baburam Bhattarai, left the CPN (Maoist) party.
In 2016, they started a new party called Naya Shakti Party, Nepal. This party later joined with other groups to form new parties, including the Samajbadi Party, Nepal in 2019 and later the Janata Samajbadi Party. As of 2022, she is a leader in the Nepal Socialist Party.
Personal Life
Yami is married to Baburam Bhattarai, who is also a major political figure in Nepal. Together, they have one daughter.
See also
- Nepal Socialist Party
