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Barsaman Pun

Nepali Communist PartyRolpa-1Updated May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

Also known as

Barshman PunBarshaman Pun

Summary

Barsaman Pun is a Nepalese politician and House of Representatives member for Nepali Communist Party, elected from Rolpa-1 in Nepal's 2026 general election. Barsaman Pun, also known by his nom de guerre Ananta is a Nepali communist politician and former Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Pun has previously served as Minister of Finance and Minister of Peace and Reconstruction. He was a leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist-Centre) during the insurgency period and served as one of the 4 deputy commanders of the Nepali People's Liberation Army.

Constituency

Rolpa-1

District

Rolpa

Votes

27,460

Vote share

41.8%

Source records

6

Profile overview

Background and experience

Education history

Bachelor's degree

Professional history

military personnel

Profile overview

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Khabarhub English

Published Jun 13, 2026, 6:15 AM

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Will Finance Minister escape after calling media rags and threatening opposition?

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has come under intense political fire after making controversial remarks in Parliament, where he referred to media outlets critical of him as rags and issued indirect threats to opposition lawmakers over alleged corru…

Khabarhub English

Published Jun 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

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Gyanendra Shahi demands PM Shah’s clarification over controversial remarks

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has strongly objected in Parliament to the controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah, demanding that the Prime Minister himself provide a clear and satisfactory explanation to the Ho…

Khabarhub English

Published Jun 10, 2026, 9:49 AM

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Harka Sampang says opposition can accept PM’s written response read by another minister

KATHMANDU: Shram Sankriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has said the opposition would accept a written response from Prime Minister Balen Shah if it is formally signed and submitted to the House of Representatives, even if it is read out by another minister.

Republica

Updated Jun 8, 2026, 12:49 PM

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HoR meeting: Oppn’ MPs seek clarification on PM Shah's border remarks

Lawmakers from opposition parties in today's meeting of House of Representatives (HoR) objected to remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on border issues between Nepal and India in parliament r... HoR meeting: Oppn’ MPs seek clarification on PM Shah's border remarks Lawmakers from opposition parties in today's meeting of House of Representatives (HoR) objected to remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah o…

Khabarhub English

Published Jun 8, 2026, 8:06 AM

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Barshaman Pun says opposition committed to House proceedings, demands PM’s clarification

KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party leader Barshaman Pun has said opposition parties remain committed to the regular functioning of Parliament but insist that Prime Minister Balen Shah must clarify his controversial remarks on nationalism, sovereignty and borde…

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Sources

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