K. P. Sharma Oli facts for kids

Quick facts for kids K. P. Sharma Oli
के.पी. शर्मा ओली
Oli in 2025
38th Prime Minister of Nepal
In office 15 July 2024 – 9 September 2025
President	Ram Chandra Poudel
Deputy	Bishnu Prasad Paudel Prakash Man Singh
Preceded by	Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Succeeded by	Sushila Karki (interim)
In office 15 February 2018 – 13 July 2021
President	Bidya Devi Bhandari
Preceded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
Succeeded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
In office 12 October 2015 – 24 August 2016
President	Ram Baran Yadav Bidya Devi Bhandari
Preceded by	Sushil Koirala
Succeeded by	Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Leader of the Opposition
In office 27 February 2023 – 4 March 2024
Prime Minister	Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Preceded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
Succeeded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
In office 13 July 2021 – 26 December 2022
Prime Minister	Sher Bahadur Deuba
Preceded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
Succeeded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
In office 4 August 2016 – 15 February 2018
Prime Minister	Pushpa Kamal Dahal Sher Bahadur Deuba
Preceded by	Sushil Koirala
Succeeded by	Sher Bahadur Deuba
Ministerial offices Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal In office 2006–2007 Serving with Amik Sherchan Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Preceded by Bharat Mohan Adhikari Succeeded by Bamdev Gautam Minister of Foreign Affairs In office 2006–2007 Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Preceded by Ramesh Nath Pandey Succeeded by Sahana Pradhan Minister of Home Affairs In office 1994–1995 Prime Minister Man Mohan Adhikari Preceded by Sher Bahadur Deuba Succeeded by Khum Bahadur Khadka
Senior party positions Chairman of CPN (UML) Incumbent Assumed office 8 March 2021 Preceded by Position established (Party revived as per a Supreme Court verdict) In office 2014–2018 Preceded by Jhala Nath Khanal Succeeded by Position abolished (himself as chairman of the Nepal Communist Party) Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party In office 17 May 2018 – 8 March 2021 Serving with Pushpa Kamal Dahal Preceded by Position established (New party) Succeeded by Position abolished (Party dissolved as per a Supreme Court verdict)
Parliamentary offices Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha Incumbent Assumed office 4 March 2018 Preceded by Keshav Kumar Budhathoki (as member of the Legislature Parliament) Constituency Jhapa 5 In office 1999–2008 Preceded by Chandra Prakash Mainali Succeeded by Gauri Shankar Khadka (as member of the 1st Constituent Assembly) Constituency Jhapa 2 In office 1991–1999 Preceded by Constituency created Succeeded by Gopal Prasad Koirala Constituency Jhapa 6 Member of the Constituent Assembly / Legislature Parliament In office 21 January 2014 – 14 October 2017 Preceded by Bishwodip Lingden Limbu Succeeded by Constituency abolished Constituency Jhapa 7
Personal details
Born	Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (1952-02-22) 22 February 1952 (age 73) Iwa, Kingdom of Nepal
Political party	CPN (UML) (1991–2018; 2021–present)
Other political affiliations	CPN (ML) (1978–1991) NCP (2018–2021)
Spouse	Radhika Shakya ​ (m. 1987)​
Parents	Mohan Prasad Oli Madhumaya Oli
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Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (born 22 February 1952), known as K. P. Sharma Oli, is an important politician from Nepal. He served as the prime minister of Nepal three times. His terms were from 2015 to 2016, 2018 to 2021, and most recently from 2024 to 2025.

He has been the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) since 2014. He also served as a Member of Parliament for different areas, including Jhapa 5.

During his time as prime minister, Oli faced challenges like a blockade that affected the country. He worked to build stronger connections with China, alongside Nepal's traditional ties with India. His time in office saw him make many public statements and face various criticisms. He resigned as prime minister on 9 September 2025, following widespread public protests.

Early Life and Education

K.P. Sharma Oli was born on 22 February 1952 in a place called Iwa in Tehrathum, Nepal. His father was a farmer. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was only four years old.

He went to Pranami Middle School for his early education. Later, his family moved to Surunga, Jhapa. After floods, they lost their land, and Oli lived with his grandparents. They then moved to Garamani, Jhapa in 1962.

He finished his SLC exam from Adarsha Secondary School in 1970. During his youth, he became interested in politics and movements that wanted to change the government system. His uncle, Ramnath Dahal, helped him develop his political ideas.

Starting in Politics

When K.P. Sharma Oli was 18 in 1970, he joined a political group. He was arrested that same year for his political activities. His group later joined another political party.

He worked to organize people and believed in peaceful ways to bring change. However, some members of his group wanted to use armed struggle. Because of this disagreement, he was removed from his position in 1973.

Soon after, in October 1973, he was arrested again and spent 14 years in prison until 1987. While in jail, he continued his political work and became a member of the CPN (Marxist–Leninist). After his release, he became very active in politics.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Oli in 1996

In 1991, several communist parties joined together to form the CPN (Unified Marxist–Leninist). K.P. Sharma Oli was one of its founding members. He was also elected to the parliament from Jhapa 6 in the 1991 election.

He was re-elected in 1994 and became the Home Minister. This meant he was in charge of internal security and law enforcement. He played a key role in a treaty with India called the Mahakali treaty.

In 1999, he was elected to parliament again. After a royal takeover in 2005, he was placed under house arrest.

Oli in 2011

After a big political change in 2006, Oli became the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. He worked to investigate how government power and money were used. In 2009, he tried to become the party leader but was not successful.

K.P. Sharma Oli as Prime Minister

In 2013, K.P. Sharma Oli was elected to the parliament again. He became the leader of his party in parliament. In July 2015, he was elected as the chairman of his party, the CPN (UML).

First Time as Prime Minister (2015–2016)

Oli became the Prime Minister of Nepal for the first time on 11 October 2015. Many different political parties supported him. He took his oath of office on 12 October.

His first term began during a challenging time. There were protests in the southern parts of Nepal and a blockade that affected trade. He worked to improve Nepal's relationship with China by signing important trade agreements.

He resigned on 24 July 2016. This happened because some of the parties that supported him decided to withdraw their backing.

Second and Third Times as Prime Minister (2018–2021)

In the 2017 elections, an alliance of parties, including CPN (UML), won many seats. K.P. Sharma Oli was elected from Jhapa 5. He became Prime Minister for the second time on 15 February 2018.

His government faced various challenges. He made changes to his cabinet to manage different groups within his party. He also faced criticism for some government decisions.

Oli and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, 20 February 2016

Oli made some interesting public statements. In 2019, he suggested that the English word "rhinoceros" should be replaced by the Nepali word Gainda. He also said that Mount Everest should always be called Sagarmatha.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, his government faced criticism for its response. He also made claims about the virus, like suggesting hot water could help.

Oli and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Janakpur, Nepal, 11 May 2018

In May 2020, his government released new maps of Nepal. These maps included areas that were also claimed by India, leading to a border disagreement.

Political tensions grew within his party. In December 2020, he asked the President to dissolve the parliament and call for new elections. However, the Supreme Court later ruled this decision was unconstitutional.

In March 2021, a Supreme Court decision changed the structure of the ruling party. This meant Oli's government became a minority government. He lost a vote of confidence in May 2021.

Later, the Supreme Court again declared a dissolution of parliament unconstitutional. This led to a new prime minister being appointed in July 2021. Oli was re-elected as his party's chairman in November 2021.

Fourth Time as Prime Minister (2024–2025)

In the 2022 general election, Oli's party became the second-largest. He was re-elected as a Member of Parliament for Jhapa 5.

After some political discussions, Oli and another leader, Deuba, agreed to share the role of prime minister. This was to create a stable government.

Oli and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 2025 Tianjin SCO summit in China, 1 September 2025

On 14 July 2024, K.P. Sharma Oli was appointed Prime Minister for the fourth time. He was sworn in the next day, leading a new coalition government.

Resignation from Office

After many public protests across the country, K.P. Sharma Oli resigned as prime minister on 9 September 2025. These protests began after a government decision about social media and were part of a larger movement for change.

Political Views and Beliefs

K.P. Sharma Oli's political ideas were shaped by his uncle, Ramnath Dahal. When he was a student, he was interested in political movements that aimed for big changes.

He often disagreed with those who wanted to use violence to achieve political goals. He has spoken about the importance of avoiding conflict and protecting lives during political changes.

Nepal's Relationship with India

K.P. Sharma Oli has had a complex relationship with neighboring India. He supported a treaty with India called the Mahakali treaty.

Oli and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, 20 February 2016

During his first term as prime minister, he worked to strengthen Nepal's ties with China. This happened after a trade blockade that affected Nepal's relationship with India.

Later, his government updated Nepal's official map to include areas also claimed by India. This led to discussions between the two countries about their borders.

He also made public statements about the coronavirus. He suggested that the virus spread in Nepal was linked to people coming from India.

In 2020, Oli made claims about the birthplace of Lord Rama, suggesting it was in Nepal, not India. He also stated in 2021 that yoga originated in Nepal. These statements sometimes led to debates and discussions.

Views on Government Structure

K.P. Sharma Oli has expressed his views on how Nepal should be governed. He once compared Nepal becoming a republic to a slow journey. He was not present when Nepal was declared a republic.

He is sometimes seen as favoring a strong central government. During his time as prime minister, he worked to give more power to the prime minister's office. He also had specific ideas about how much independence local governments should have.

Election Results

K.P. Sharma Oli has participated in many elections throughout his career. Here is a summary of some of his election results:

Personal Life

K.P. Sharma Oli is married to Radhika Shakya. They met in 1987 at a political event. At that time, Radhika was working and studying. They got married later that year in a small ceremony.

He lives in Balkot, Bhaktapur, and also has a home in Damak, Jhapa.

Health Challenges

During his time in prison, K.P. Sharma Oli faced some health issues, including tuberculosis and stomach problems. Later in his life, he developed kidney problems.

He had his first kidney transplant in 2007 in New Delhi, India. He received a second kidney transplant in 2020 in Kathmandu, Nepal. He also received dialysis treatment for his kidneys in 2019.

See also

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