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Barshaman Pun

Nepali Communist Party · Rolpa-1

Barshaman Pun
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Barshaman Pun represents Rolpa-1 in the House of Representatives for Nepali Communist Party, after winning the seat in Nepal's 2026 general election. Barshaman 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.

Also known as: Barsaman Pun · Barshman Pun

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Seat summary

Party
Nepali Communist Party
Seat type
Direct seat
Constituency
Rolpa-1
Province
Lumbini
District
Rolpa
Status
Elected
Votes
27,460
Vote share
41.8%
Constituency total votes
65,632

News mentions

These stories explicitly name this MP in the title or summary and link to the original publisher. When a verified translation is unavailable, the source-language text is retained.

Khabarhub English

Country’s leadership will return to communists: Barshaman Pun

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KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party leader Barshaman Pun ‘Ananta’ has said the country needs unity among communist forces and cooperation among democratic forces. Addressing a gathering of the party’s Khanikhola Rural Municipality Contact Committee in Kavre on… KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party leader Barshaman Pun ‘Ananta’ has said the country needs unity among communist forces and cooperation among democratic forces.

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Barshaman Pun urges government to hold donor conference, seek climate compensation

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CPN leader and former Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has suggested that the government organise a donor conference for the reconstruction of flood-affected Kathmandu, September 3 CPN leader and former Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has suggested that the government organise a donor conference for the reconstruction of flood-affected areas and future disaster risk reduction.

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PM Balen and NCP leader Barsaman Pun hold meeting

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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) met Nepali Communist Party (NCP) leader Barsaman Pun on Thursday. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

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Barsaman Pun draws government’s attention to 22 disaster deaths in Rolpa

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Nepali Communist Party lawmaker Barsaman Pun has drawn the government’s attention to the deaths of 22 people in floods, landslides and lightning strikes in Kathmandu, 17 August Nepali Communist Party lawmaker Barsaman Pun has drawn the government’s attention to the deaths of 22 people in floods, landslides and lightning strikes in his home district Rolpa over the past two weeks.

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Barsaman Pun appeals for support to flood, landslide victims in Rolpa

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KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party leader and Rolpa lawmaker Barsaman Pun has appealed to Nepalis at home and abroad to support people affected by floods and landslides in his home district. Pun made the appeal through social media after meeting Prime Minister… KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party leader and Rolpa lawmaker Barsaman Pun has appealed to Nepalis at home and abroad to support people affected by floods and l…

Background and experience

Education history

Bachelor's degree

Professional history

military personnel

Personal details

Seat details come from official records. Background, affiliations, links, and cabinet roles may also use Federal Parliament pages, cabinet listings, and other public sources. Some English summaries are translated from the Nepali source linked on the page.

Age
56
Gender
Male
Date of birth (B.S.)
2028-02-18
Residence
Rolpa Rolpa Municipality Madichour
Citizenship district
Rolpa
Spouse
Onsari Gharti

Sources

Sources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM

Wikidata entityWikidataAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Federal Parliament member profileFederal Parliament SecretariatAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia profile (Nepali)WikipediaAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia profile (English)WikipediaAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Election Commission of Nepal candidate result recordElection Commission of NepalAccessed Jul 12, 2026, 3:08 PM (opens in a new tab)Nepse Bajar candidate profileNepse BajarAccessed Jul 12, 2026, 3:08 PM (opens in a new tab)HamroNeta candidate profile, 2082HamroNetaAccessed Apr 4, 2026, 4:15 AM (opens in a new tab)HamroNeta candidate directory, 2082HamroNetaAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Federal Parliament active member directory, 2082Federal Parliament SecretariatAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)