Sher Bahadur Deuba facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Honourable Sher Bahadur Deuba MP
शेर बहादुर देउवा
Deuba in New Delhi
32nd Prime Minister of Nepal
In office 13 July 2021 – 26 December 2022
President	Bidya Devi Bhandari
Preceded by	Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
Succeeded by	Pushpa Kamal Dahal
In office 7 June 2017 – 15 February 2018
President	Bidya Devi Bhandari
Deputy	Bijay Kumar Gachhadar
Preceded by	Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Succeeded by	Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli
In office 4 June 2004 – 1 February 2005
Monarch	King Gyanendra
Preceded by	Surya Bahadur Thapa
Succeeded by	Girija Prasad Koirala
In office 26 July 2001 – 4 October 2002
Monarch	King Gyanendra
Preceded by	Girija Prasad Koirala
Succeeded by	Lokendra Bahadur Chand
In office 12 September 1995 – 12 March 1997
Monarch	King Birendra
Preceded by	Man Mohan Adhikari
Succeeded by	Lokendra Bahadur Chand
Other senior positions Leader of the Opposition In office 4 March 2024 – 12 July 2024 President Ram Chandra Paudel Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Preceded by KP Sharma Oli Succeeded by Pushpa Kamal Dahal In office 26 December 2022 – 27 February 2023 President Bidya Devi Bhandari Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Preceded by KP Sharma Oli Succeeded by KP Sharma Oli In office 15 February 2018 – 13 July 2021 President Bidya Devi Bhandari Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Preceded by KP Sharma Oli Succeeded by KP Sharma Oli In office 7 March 2016 – 24 August 2016 President Bidya Devi Bhandari Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Preceded by Sushil Koirala Succeeded by KP Sharma Oli Minister of Home Affairs In office 1991–1994 Monarch King Birendra Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Preceded by Yog Prasad Upadhyay Succeeded by Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli President of the Nepali Congress Incumbent Assumed office 7 March 2016 Vice President Bimalendra Nidhi Bijay Kumar Gachhadar Purna Bahadur Khadka Dhanraj Gurung Preceded by Sushil Koirala
Parliamentary offices Member of the Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha Incumbent Assumed office 4 March 2018 Preceded by Himself (as member of the Legislature Parliament) Constituency Dadeldhura 1 In office May 1991 – April 2008 Preceded by Constituency created Succeeded by Himself (as member of the Constituent Assembly) Constituency Dadeldhura 1 Member of the Constituent Assembly / Legislature Parliament In office 28 May 2008 – 14 October 2017 Preceded by Himself (as member of the House of Representatives) Succeeded by Himself (as member of the House of Representatives) Constituency Dadeldhura 1
Personal details
Born	(1946-06-13) 13 June 1946 (age 79) Ashigram, Kingdom of Nepal
Political party	Nepali Congress (before 2002; 2007–present)
Other political affiliations	Nepali Congress (Democratic) (2002–2007)
Spouse	Arzu Rana Deuba
Alma mater	Tribhuvan University, LSE
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Sher Bahadur Deuba (शेरबहादुर देउवा; born 13 June 1946) is a famous Nepali politician. He has been the Prime Minister of Nepal five times. He is also the leader of the Nepali Congress political party since 2016.

Deuba was born in Ashigram, a small village in Dadeldhura. He went to school there and later studied at Tri-Chandra College in Kathmandu. In 1991, he became a member of the House of Representatives. He also served as the Minister of Home Affairs.

He first became Prime Minister in 1995. During his time, he signed an important agreement called the Mahakali treaty with India. He became Prime Minister again in 2001 during a difficult time in Nepal. He declared a state of emergency to help control problems in the country.

Deuba was Prime Minister for a fourth time in 2017. His government helped organize elections across Nepal. In 2021, he became Prime Minister for the fifth time. This happened after the Supreme Court ordered his appointment.

Sher Bahadur Deuba is married to Arzu Rana Deuba. They have a son named Jaybir Sing Deuba.

Early Life and Education

Sher Bahadur Deuba was born on 13 June 1946 in Ashigram, Dadeldhura. He started his schooling at Ashigram Primary School. He then went to Mahendra High School in Doti for his secondary education.

In 1963, he moved to Kathmandu to study at Tri-Chandra College. Later, in 1988, he received a scholarship. This allowed him to study political science at the London School of Economics in London. While in London, he also worked part-time as a translator for the BBC World Service.

Political Journey

Starting in Politics (1963–1990)

Deuba began his political journey in 1963. He was a member of the Far Western Zonal Student Union. This group was started by students from the Far-Western Development Region who were studying in Kathmandu.

While at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, he joined the Student Rally Coordination Committee. In 1970, he helped create the Nepal Student Union. The next year, he became its president and held this role for eight years.

Deuba was put in jail for nine years during the 1970s and 80s. This was because he was involved in activities that supported democracy.

Multiparty Era (1991–2002)

After the 1990 revolution, Deuba returned from London. He was elected from Dadeldhura 1 in the 1991 election. He became the Home Minister in Girija Prasad Koirala's government.

He was reelected from Dadeldhura 1 in the 1994 election.

First Time as Prime Minister (1995–1997)

Deuba became Prime Minister in 1995. He had the support of other political parties. His government signed the Mahakali treaty with India. This treaty was about sharing water resources.

His government also introduced voter ID cards. They worked to end dual ownership of land. Deuba's government supported economic liberalization. This meant making it easier for businesses to operate.

He visited India, China, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He resigned in March 1997.

Second Time as Prime Minister (2001–2002)

Deuba became Prime Minister for the second time in July 2001. His government tried to talk with the Maoists. They agreed to a ceasefire to allow for talks.

His government also started programs for land reforms and women's property rights. When talks broke down, the Maoists started attacks again. A state of emergency was declared in February 2002.

The local elections that were planned for July 2002 were postponed. This was because of the increasing violence. Deuba asked King Gyanendra to dissolve the parliament and call for new elections.

The King later removed Deuba as Prime Minister in November 2002. This action by the King led to many protests.

Nepali Congress (Democratic) (2002–2007)

Deuba's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives was criticized by his party leader. Deuba was then removed from the Nepali Congress party.

He then formed a new party called Nepali Congress (Democratic) in 2002.

Sher Bahadur Deuba with Manmohan Singh in 2004

Third Time as Prime Minister (2004–2005)

After many protests, King Gyanendra allowed political parties to choose the next Prime Minister. Since they couldn't agree, Deuba was made Prime Minister again in June 2004.

He remained Prime Minister until February 2005. At that time, the King took control of the government. Deuba was placed under house arrest. He was later released after the Supreme Court said his arrest was against the law.

In September 2007, his party, Nepali Congress (Democratic), rejoined the original Nepali Congress.

Constituent Assembly (2008–2015)

Deuba was elected from Dadeldhura 1 in the 2008 Constituent Assembly election. He was a candidate for Prime Minister but did not win.

He was reelected from Dadeldhura 1 in the 2013 Constituent Assembly election.

Congress President (2016–Present)

Deuba with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in 2017

In 2016, Deuba became the president of the Nepali Congress party. He won the election against other candidates.

Fourth Time as Prime Minister (2017–2018)

In August 2016, his party made a deal to share power. Deuba became Prime Minister for the fourth time on 7 June 2017. He was elected from Dadeldhura 1 in the 2017 election.

He resigned in February 2018 to allow a new government to form.

PM Deuba with Boris Johnson in London in 2021 COP26

Fifth Time as Prime Minister (2021–2022)

In July 2021, the Supreme Court ordered that Deuba be appointed Prime Minister. He then became Prime Minister for the fifth time.

In December 2021, he was re-elected as the president of the Nepali Congress party. He won against other candidates in the election.

He was reelected from Dadeldhura 1 in the 2022 election. He was replaced by Pushpa Kamal Dahal after the election.

Personal Life

Deuba is married to Arzu Rana Deuba. They have a son named Jaiveer Singh. In November 2016, he received an honorary doctorate degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India.

Electoral Performance

Election	House	Constituency	Party		Votes	Result
1991	House of Representatives	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	24,570	Y Elected
1994	House of Representatives	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	20,701	Y Elected
1999	House of Representatives	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	28,651	Y Elected
2008	Constituent Assembly	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	20,529	Y Elected
		Kanchanpur 4	12,824	Y Vacaetd
2013	Constituent Assembly	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	23,920	Y Elected
2017	House of Representatives	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	28,446	Y Elected
2022	House of Representatives	Dadeldhura 1		Nepali Congress	25,534	Y Elected

See Also

• Nepali Congress (Democratic)