List of Prime Ministers of Nepal > Famous Prime Ministers

1.Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala (1959-1960):
Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Nepal.
He played a vital role in the establishment of democracy in Nepal.
His tenure was short-lived due to the royal coup led by King Mahendra.

2.Kirti Nidhi Bista (1969-70, 1971-1973, 1977-1979):
Kirti Nidhi Bista served as the Prime Minister of Nepal on three separate occasions.
He focused on infrastructure development, education, and foreign relations during his tenure.
Bista introduced economic reforms and aimed to modernize the country.

3.Tulsi Giri (1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1975,1977):
Tulsi Giri served as Prime Minister during different periods, often as an interim or caretaker
Prime Minister.
He played a significant role in the political landscape of Nepal, especially during times of
political instability.

4.Surya Bahadur Thapa (1963-1964, 1965-1969, 1979-1983, 1997, 2003-2004):
Surya Bahadur Thapa held the position of Prime Minister multiple times.
He focused on political stability, foreign relations, and economic development.
Thapa played a crucial role in the formulation of Nepal's foreign policy, particularly in
maintaining a balance between India and China.

5.K. P. Bhattarai (1970-1971):
K. P. Bhattarai served as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a brief period.
His tenure witnessed political instability and the monarchy's increasing influence over
governance.

6.Nagendra Prasad Rijal (1973-1977):
Nagendra Prasad Rijal was appointed Prime Minister during a period of political turbulence.
His tenure was marked by efforts to restore stability and address social and economic issues.

7.Lokendra Bahadur Chand (2002-2003):
Lokendra Bahadur Chand served as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a short time.
He focused on maintaining law and order and combating Maoist insurgency.

8.Girija Prasad Koirala (1991-1994, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2006-2008):
Girija Prasad Koirala played a significant role in Nepal's political landscape and served as Prime
Minister on multiple occasions.
He played a crucial role in the restoration of democracy in 1990.
Koirala was actively involved in the peace process and the drafting of Nepal's new constitution.

9.Sher Bahadur Deuba (1995-1997, 2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2021):
Sher Bahadur Deuba has held the position of Prime Minister on multiple occasions.
He has been actively involved in Nepal's politics and has faced various challenges, including
political unrest and natural disasters.

10.Madhav Kumar Nepal (2009-2011):
Madhav Kumar Nepal served as the Prime Minister during a period of political transition in
Nepal.
His tenure focused on constitutional reforms and peace-building initiatives.

11.Jhala Nath Khanal (2011-2011):
Jhala Nath Khanal served as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a short period.
His tenure saw significant political developments, including the completion of the peace
process with the Maoists.

12.Baburam Bhattarai (2011-2013):
Baburam Bhattarai held the position of Prime Minister during a critical phase of Nepal's
political transition.
He played a crucial role in the drafting and promulgation of the new constitution of Nepal.

13.Khil Raj Regmi (2013-2014):
Khil Raj Regmi, a former Chief Justice, served as the Chairman of the Interim Election Council
and also as Prime Minister.
His primary responsibility was to oversee the elections and ensure a smooth transition to a new
government.

14.Sushil Koirala (2014-2015):
Sushil Koirala served as the Prime Minister during a challenging time when Nepal faced a
devastating earthquake in 2015.
His tenure focused on post-earthquake reconstruction and the drafting of the new constitution.

15.Khadga Prasad Oli (2015-2016, 2018-2021):
Khadga Prasad Oli, commonly known as K. P. Sharma Oli, served as the Prime Minister of Nepal
on two separate occasions.
His first tenure witnessed the promulgation of the new constitution and significant
infrastructure development projects.
During his second tenure, he focused on economic development, foreign relations, and various
social welfare programs.

16.Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" (2008-2009, 2016-2017,2023 current):
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known by his nom de guerre "Prachanda," led the Maoist insurgency and
later served as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
He played a crucial role in the peace process, which resulted in the integration of Maoist
combatants into the national army.His current tenure focuses on managing the ongoing
political transition and addressing various socio-economic challenges.