Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli popularly known as KP Sharma Oli is a Nepalese Politician and former Prime Minister of Nepal. He took many steps to strengthen his relations with China. He amended the constitution to update the map of Nepal.
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KP Sharma Oli Personal Life
He was born on 22nd February 1952 in Aathrai, Tehrathum, Nepal to Mohan Prasad and Madhumaya Oli in a Kumaoni Brahmin family. He belongs to a family of farmers. He has a sister, named Bishnu Devi Siwakoti. When he was just 4 years old, his mother died due to smallpox after this, he was raised by his grandmother.
KP Sharma is married to Radhika Shakya, who is also a politician and the couple has a daughter.
KP Sharma Oli Imprisonment
In 1970 he was arrested for one year for being involved in subversive politics. In 1973, he was arrested for 14 years till 1987 for being against the autocratic Panchayat system.
KP Sharma Oli Political Career
In 1966, he started his political career in opposition to the partyless Panchayat system. In 1970, he joined the Communist Party of Nepal. In 1987, he became a central committee member of the Communist Party and was in charge of the Lumbini zone until 1990. In 1992, he was appointed as the chief of the foreign relations department of the CPN (UML). In 2006, he became the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. In 2013, he won the Constituent Assembly election and became the leader of the CPN (UML) parliamentary party. On 11th October 2015, he became the Prime Minister after receiving 338 votes out of 597 members in the Legislative Parliament.
He amended the parliament and signed trade and transit treaties with China to counter Indian dependence.
In 2016, major parties withdrew their support and subsequently, Oli and CPN became a minority. Later, Oli resigned from his position.
On 15th February 2018, Oli became the Prime Minister for the second time after CPN became the largest party in the House of Representatives. On 12th July 2021, Oli was appointed as the Prime Minister for the third time.
KP Sharma Oli Education
He completed his primary education in Tehrathum. Then he moved to Jhapa and completed his education at Himalaya Higher Secondary School, Damak municipality, Jhapa, Nepal. He only appeared for the first-year exam of BA.
KP Sharma Oli Net Worth
According to some reports, he has a net worth of $3 million. He also gets ₹80,000 + other allowances as a salary for being Prime Minister.
KP Sharma Oli Physical Stats
Height | In feet – 5.6 |
Weight | 70 kilograms (kg) |
Eye color | Black |
Body Measurement | Chest – 40 inches Waist – 33 inches Biceps – 12 inches |
KP Sharma Oli Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli |
Name | KP Sharma Oli |
Date of Birth | 22nd February 1952 |
Birthplace | Aathrai, Tehrathum, Nepal |
Party | Communist Party of Nepal |
Parents | Father- Mohan Prasad Mother – Madhumaya Oli |
Spouse | Radhika Shakya |
Education | Appeared for the first-year exam of BA. |