Sher Bahadur Deuba
Nepalese politician and Prime Minister
Born
June 13th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Nepal
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Served multiple terms as Prime Minister of Nepal, with the first term beginning in 1995. Played a significant role in the Nepali Congress party and in Nepal's democratic movement. Actively participated in the peace process following the civil war in Nepal, contributing to the constitution drafting process. Engaged in various political negotiations and alliances during a tumultuous period in Nepalese history.
Served as Prime Minister of Nepal five times
Played a key role in the 1990 People's Movement
Contributed to the peace process post-civil war
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