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Jagdish Kharel

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Rastriya Swatantra Party

Dolakha-1

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Direct seat

Elected

Jagdish Kharel

Rastriya Swatantra PartyDolakha-1Updated Mar 22, 2026, 3:42 AM

Jagdish Kharel (born 6 August 1982) is a Nepalese politician, former media professional and government official who has served as a journalist for 16 years in the Nepali media landscape. He served as the Minister of Information and Communication Technology in the interim government of Sushila Karki. On 21 September 2025, Prime Minister Karki recommended Kharel to the ministerial role amid widespread Gen Z–led protests calling for greater transparency, digital inclusion, and systemic reform. He was sworn in on 22 September 2025. Over the years, Kharel has earned recognition for his fearless journalism, compelling interviews, and deep commitment to public service. With his transition from media to governance, he has expressed a goal of upholding media freedom while strengthening institutional frameworks. His initial priorities include accelerating the nationwide 5G rollout and enhancing capacity-building programs for local media outlets.

Constituency

Dolakha-1

Province

Bagmati

Votes

32,376

Vote share

40.6%

Representation overview

Seat type

Direct seat

Constituency

Dolakha-1

Party

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Province

Bagmati

District

Dolakha

Status

Elected

Votes

32,376

Vote share

40.6%

Constituency total votes

79,815

Source records

6

Public record

Profile

Age

36

Gender

Male

Date of birth (B.S.)

2045-12-27

Residence

Dolakha Kalinchok rural municipality

Citizenship district

Dolkha

Education

Bachelor

University

Tribhuvan University

Institution

Nepal

Past professions

journalist

Sources

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