Member, House of Representatives
जगदिश खरेल (ललितपुर)
Journalist · masters
Lalitpur-2 · Bagmati
Jagdish Kharel (Lalitpur) (born 6 August 1982) is a Nepalese politician, former media professional and journalist who became the member of parliament for Lalitpur 2 constituency after being elected in the 2026 general elections as a candidate of Rastriya Swatantra Party. Previously, he served as the Minister of Communication and Information Technology from September 2025 to January 2026 in the interim government led by 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. Kharel was elected to the House of Representatives in Lalitpur 2 from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the elections held on March 5 2026 (2082 Falgun 21 BS). 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.
Age: From the recorded date of birth.
| Jagdish Kharel (Lalitpur), Rastriya Swatantra Party | 39,491 Votes | Vote share 64.4% |
|---|---|---|
| Prem Krishna Maharjan, Nepali Congress | 7,420 Votes | Vote share 12.1% |
| Raja Ram Tandukar, Ujaylo Nepal Party | 5,547 Votes | Vote share 9.0% |
| All other candidates | 8,855 Votes | Vote share 14.4% |
Won by 32,071 votes over Prem Krishna Maharjan, a margin of 52.3% of votes counted.61,313 votes counted
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An all-party meeting is taking place today, following a call by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane. The meeting is being held at 9 am at the RSP parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar, RSP spokesperson Jagdish Kharel said.
Former Minister for Communications and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Jagdish Kharel has said he will retire from politics if his involvement in the Smart Telecom case is proven. Speaking during Monday’s House of Representatives meeting, h…
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