Member, House of Representatives
महावीर पुन
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
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Myagdi-1 · Gandaki
Mahabir Pun represents Myagdi-1 in the House of Representatives for Independent, after winning the seat in Nepal's 2026 general election. Mahabir Pun (born 22 January 1955) is a Nepalese politician, researcher, social entrepreneur, and an activist. He has served as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation since 9 June 2026. A member of the House of Representatives representing Myagdi-1 constituency, he is the only independent candidate to win a seat in the 2026 general election. He previously served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the interim government formed after 2025 Gen Z protests. Pun is known for his work in applying wireless technologies to develop remote areas of the Himalayas, also known as the Nepal Wireless Networking Project. He is a widely known figure in Nepal, and his work has been recognised by the Ashoka Foundation, the Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Global Ideas Bank.
Age: From the recorded date of birth.
| Mahabir Pun, Independent | 22,850 Votes | Vote share 52.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Harikrishna Shrestha, CPN-UML | 7,919 Votes | Vote share 18.3% |
| Karna Bahadur Bhandari, Nepali Congress | 6,683 Votes | Vote share 15.5% |
| All other candidates | 5,708 Votes | Vote share 13.2% |
Won by 14,931 votes over Harikrishna Shrestha, a margin of 34.6% of votes counted.43,160 votes counted
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A Saudi Arabian aircraft carrying humanitarian and relief supplies provided through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) arrived in Nepal today. Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun and Saudi Ambassad…
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Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun has said the government is committed to modernising the National Forensic Laboratory, highlighting the need for the National Forensic Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bil…
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In today's meeting of the House of Representatives, the House unanimously passed a proposal to pass the Bill, moved by Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun. The 'National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2…
Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming visited the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, and observed the work being carried out by Chinese DNA and f…
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Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun said work is underway to replace the existing law governing the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) to free the institution from political interference and grant it…
Giving high priority to science and technology, innovation, research and invention to improve the country's economy
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