Madan Bhandari
Nepalese politician and leader
Born
June 27th, 1952
73 years ago
Died
1993
32 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Nepal
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A prominent Nepalese politician, actively involved in shaping the country's political landscape during the late 20th century. Bhandari played a crucial role in the formation of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and became a significant figure in Nepalese politics. He served as the Minister of Education and was influential in advocating for democratic reforms and social justice. Bhandari's leadership was characterized by his efforts in mobilizing grassroots support and promoting ideological unity among leftist factions. His untimely death in a plane crash in 2001 cut short a promising political career, leaving a lasting legacy within the party and among supporters.
Founded the Communist Party of Nepal (UML)
Served as Minister of Education
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