ElectedDirect seat

Rabi Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party · Chitwan-2

Rabi Lamichhane
Profile with sourcesSources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM

Rabi Lamichhane represents Chitwan-2 in the House of Representatives for Rastriya Swatantra Party, after winning the seat in Nepal's 2026 general election. Rabi Lamichhane (born 13 September 1975) is a Nepalese politician who has served as founding chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) since 2022. He also served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs on two occasions, both under Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Lamichhane was a member of the House of Representatives from Chitwan 2 from 28 April 2023 until the dissolution of the lower house on 12 September 2025. He was re-elected to the same seat in the 2026 general election with 54,402 votes, his third consecutive victory in the constituency. Before entering politics, Lamichhane was a television presenter and journalist, where he gained widespread popularity.

Also known as: Ravi Lamichhane

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Seat summary

Party
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Seat type
Direct seat
Constituency
Chitwan-2
Province
Bagmati
District
Chitwan
Status
Elected
Votes
54,402
Vote share
64.6%
Constituency total votes
84,232

News mentions

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Khabarhub English

Rabi says effective coordination needed between party and government

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KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said the government and party are working in coordination. Acknowledging that some coordination issues have emerged because decisions sometimes have to be made quickly, Lamichhane said effort… KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said the government and party are working in coordination.

Onlinekhabar English

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Rabi Lamichhane calls for stronger ties among party, parliament and government

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Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has said the relationship among the party, parliament and government should be strengthened. Kathmandu, September 20 Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has said the relationship among the party, parliament and government should be strengthened.

Republica

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RSP secretariat to meet today

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Party chair Rabi Lamichhane will preside over the meeting, which is expected to discuss current affairs. RSP secretariat to meet today

New Spotlight Magazine

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BALEN GOVERNMENT: Growing Dissension

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RSP Leaders Aligned with Rabi Lamichhane Heavily Criticize the Government: What Is Driving the Wedge?

Background and experience

Education history

Certificate level

Institution
Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus
Country
Nepal

Professional history

journalist

Personal details

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Age
56
Gender
Male
Date of birth (B.S.)
2032-05-28
Residence
Kathmandu Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Citizenship district
Kathmandu
Spouse
Nikita Paudel

Sources

Sources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM