Ram Baran Yadav facts for kids
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Ram Baran Yadav
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रामवरण यादव
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Official portrait, 2014
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| 1st President of Nepal | |
| In office 23 July 2008 – 29 October 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Pushpa Kamal Dahal |
| Vice President | Parmanand Jha |
| Preceded by | Position established (Girija Prasad Koirala as Acting Head of State of Nepal) |
| Succeeded by | Bidhya Devi Bhandari |
| General Secretary of the Nepali Congress | |
| In office 2006–2008 Serving with Bimalendra Nidhi
Kul Bahadur Gurung |
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| President | Girija Prasad Koirala |
| Preceded by | Girija Prasad Koirala |
| Succeeded by | Prakash Man Singh Krishna Prasad Sitaula |
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| Born | 4 February 1948 Sapahi, Dhanusha, Nepal |
| Political party | Nepali Congress (1968–2008) |
| Spouse | Julekha Yadav |
| Children | Chandra Mohan Yadav Chandra Shekhar Yadav Anita Yadav |
| Alma mater | PGIMER Chandigarh Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata |
Ram Baran Yadav was the very first President of Nepal. He was born on February 4, 1948. Before becoming president, he was a doctor and a politician. He served as Nepal's leader from July 23, 2008, to October 29, 2015. This was after Nepal became a republic in 2008. He also worked as the Minister of Health and was a leader in the Nepali Congress political party.
Early Political Career
Ram Baran Yadav started his political journey as a doctor. He became the Minister of State for Health in Nepal. He held this important role from 1991 to 1994.
In 1999, he was elected to the House of Representatives. This is like a big meeting place where elected people make laws for the country. After this election, he became the Minister of Health.
Becoming President
In April 2008, Ram Baran Yadav won a seat in the Constituent Assembly election. This assembly was very important. Its job was to write a new constitution for Nepal. He received many votes from his area, Dhanusa-5.
On July 21, 2008, Ram Baran Yadav was chosen as the first President of Nepal. This was a big moment for the country. He won after a second round of voting in the Constituent Assembly. He received 308 votes out of 590.
He officially became president on July 23, 2008. The Chief Justice of Nepal, Kedar Prasad Giri, gave him the oath of office. This ceremony took place at Shital Niwas, which is the President's official residence. President Yadav also gave the oath to the Vice-president, Parmanand Jha.
Roles in the Nepali Congress Party
Ram Baran Yadav was a very active member of the Nepali Congress Party. He was part of the Central Working Committee for 15 years. This committee helps make big decisions for the party.
He was also a member of the Parliamentary Board. This group helps decide who will run for elections. Before he became president, he was the General Secretary of the Nepali Congress Party. This is a very important leadership role within the party.
See also
In Spanish: Ram Baran Yadav para niños
