Bachelor's degree
Institution
Tribhuvan University
Country
Nepal
Profile with linked sources
Shram Sanskriti Party
Sunsari-1
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Elected
Hark Raj Rai
Shram Sanskriti Party•Sunsari-1•Updated Apr 3, 2026, 10:30 PM
Also known as
Harka Sampang
Summary
Harka Raj Rai (born 27 February 1983), also known as Harka Sampang is a Nepalese politician who served as the 6th mayor of Dharan from 2022 to 2026. He was the first ever independent candidate elected as mayor of Dharan. Sampang is the founder and chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party since 2025. He was elected as member of parliament from Sunsari 1 in 2026 general elections. Born into a traditional Rai family, Sampang has been active in the Nepalese political scene since 2017. He graduated from Tribhuvan University with a bachelor’s and master's in degree political science. After winning the 2022 Nepalese local elections, he served as the mayor of Dharan until his resignation in January 2026. He has served as the chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party since its founding in November 2025. He established the party in the aftermath of the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests, during which he emerged as a prominent politician.
Constituency
Sunsari-1
District
Sunsari
Votes
35,741
Vote share
43.1%
Source records
6
Profile overview
Background and experience
Education history
Professional history
Professional experience
Notes
He was trained in English language and computer, did administrative work, managed transportation, and served the people in the position of city chief.
pastor
influencer
Additional public details
Worked for many years in social awareness and awareness. Conducting labor campaigns.
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Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished May 4, 2026, 8:45 AM
Harka Sampang calls for action against “fake squatters” after Thapathali eviction
KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party Harka Sampang has urged the government to identify and take strict action against individuals he described as “fake squatters,” saying they are causing difficulties for genuine landless citizens.
Onlinekhabar English
Read articleUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 7:04 AM
Dharan’s independent icon or divider? Scrutiny mounts over Harka Sampang’s record of opaque governance and
Harka Raj Rai, aka Harka Sampang, born in 1983 in Khartamchha, Khotang, was once a hero in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City. Harka Raj Rai, aka Harka Sampang, born in 1983 in Khartamchha, Khotang, was once a hero in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City. Sampang was elected mayor in 2022 as an independent candidate.
Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished Apr 29, 2026, 3:15 PM
Parties urge to convene federal parliament session
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties have urged the government to immediately convene a session of the federal parliament.
Republica
Read articleUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 12:26 PM
Oppn parties on warpath as govt pushes five ordinances after suspending parliament
The latest flashpoint came on Wednesday when the government recommended three additional ordinances to President Ramchandra Paudel. According to sources at the Office of the President, the ordinances... Oppn parties on warpath as govt pushes five ordinances after suspending parliament The latest flashpoint came on Wednesday when the government recommended three additional ordinances to President Ramchandra Paudel.
Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished Apr 29, 2026, 8:43 AM
Opposition forms united front against ordinances pushed by PM Balen Shah
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties have formed a united front, concluding that the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah is attempting to bypass Parliament through ordinances. The opposition bloc launched a collective protest after Shah, on Tuesday, recommen… KATHMANDU: Opposition parties have formed a united front, concluding that the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah is attempting to bypass Parliament t…
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