Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, is a prominent Nepali politician and the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre). He has served multiple terms as the Prime Minister of Nepal and is known for his pivotal role in the country's Maoist insurgency, which aimed to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. Dahal has been instrumental in the peace process that ended a decade-long civil war in 2006. His political career has been marked by a commitment to federalism and the empowerment of local governments, as he advocates for legislative reforms to strengthen provincial autonomy and improve governance. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing concerns over proposed reductions in government grants aimed at local governance, emphasizing the need for increased support to empower provincial authorities.
Born on Sep 11, 1954 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 34 | 5.65 | 2.43% | +110% | 29,136,808 | 1,489,168 | $34,000 | 1,738$ |
| Totals | 34 | 29,136,808 | 1,489,168 | $34,000 | 1,738$ |
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Recent Mentions
Nepal:
Pushpa Kamal Dahal argued that the decisions made by Madhav Kumar Nepal's cabinet were policy decisions.
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Nepal:
Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal concluded the art exhibition.
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Nepal:
Pushpa Kamal Dahal stated that there is a scent of political revenge from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the case against Madhav Kumar Nepal.
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Nepal:
Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed concerns about the government's unwillingness to form an investigation committee.
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Nepal:
Pushpa Kamal Dahal was mentioned in the context of discussions regarding the Home Minister's resignation.
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Nepal:
Pushpa Kamal Dahal led the opposition party meeting that called for the resignation of the Home Minister for investigation.
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Nepal:
Chairman Dahal stated that the Home Minister should resign for a fair investigation into the visit visa issue.
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Nepal:
Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal was also present at the meeting of the top leaders.
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Nepal:
Maoist Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal was part of the meeting.
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Nepal:
Prime Minister Oli mentioned that he tried to communicate with the main opposition leader, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, but he did not respond.
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