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Rabi Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party · Chitwan-2

Updated Jul 13, 2026, 12:07 AM

Also known as: Ravi Lamichhane

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.

Open constituency
Constituency
Chitwan-2
District
Chitwan
Votes
54,402
Vote share
64.6%
Sources
9

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Published Jul 28, 2026, 4:09 PM

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Updated Jul 23, 2026, 8:23 AM

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Rabi Lamichhane to visit Beijing for high-level meetings

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane is preparing to visit China. July 23, Kathmandu Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane is preparing to visit China. According to a high-ranking government source, a four-member RSP delegation led by Lamichhane is scheduled to travel to Beijing in the second week of August.

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Published Jul 21, 2026, 1:15 PM

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RSP yet to finalize office-bearers 25 days after first general convention

KATHMANDU: Twenty-five days after the first general convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has yet to finalize the remaining office-bearers, central committee members and secretariat members. The party’s first general co… KATHMANDU: Twenty-five days after the first general convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), party Chair Rabi Lamichhane has yet to finalize the rema…

Background and experience

Education history

Certificate level

Institution

Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus

Country

Nepal

Professional history

journalist

Sources

Updated Jul 13, 2026, 12:07 AM