Chandra Bhandari
Chandra Bhandari (Nepali: चन्द्र भण्डारी) (born Chandra Kant Bhandari, April 14, 1961, in Hunga-7, Gulmi)[1] is a Nepali politician,[2] central member of the main opposition party Nepali Congress,[3] and former parliamentarian.[1][4]
Chandra Bhandari | |
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चन्द्र भण्डारी | |
| Member of the Second Constituent Assembly of Nepal | |
| In office Unknown – 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Pradeep Gyawali |
| Succeeded by | Gokarna Bista |
| Constituency | Gulmi-2 |
| Majority | 2,500 |
| Member of the Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress | |
| Assumed office Unknown | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chandra Kant Bhandari April 14, 1961 Hunga-7, Gulmi, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Political party | Nepali Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
Bhandari entered politics in 1976 and went on to become the general secretary of Nepal Students Union.[1] In the 2006 revolution, he openly favored republicanism contrary to official party position.[1] He contested the 2013 constituent assembly election from Gulmi-2 and won,[1] defeating his long time rival Pradeep Gyawali by about 2,500 votes.[4] He was defeated by CPN-UML candidate Pradeep Gyawali in the 1999 legislative election, in the 2008 CA Election and again later in the 2017 legislative election.[1][5][4]
He had achieved Master's Degree in Sociology and Management Faculty and was pursuing his PhD, as of 2013.[1]
References
- "Chandra Kant Bhandari". election2013.ujyaaloonline.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- "NC leaders polish shoes to stress on need for clean politics". Setopati. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- "NepaliCongress.org- Nepali Congress Official website | Political party of Nepal". www.nepalicongress.org. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- SUBEDI, SHIVA LAL. "It's a tough fight between NC and UML in Gulmi". My Republica. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- "Gulmi : Province 5 - Nepal Election Latest Updates and Result for Federal Parliament". election.ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2019-09-03.