Bachelor's degree
Institution
Kathmandu University
Country
Nepal
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Elected
Cabinet minister
Sasmeet Pokharel
Rastriya Swatantra Party•Kathmandu-5•Minister of Education, Science and Technology and Minister of Youth and Sports•Updated May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
Also known as
Sasmit Pokharel
Summary
Sasmeet Pokharel is a Nepalese politician and House of Representatives member for Rastriya Swatantra Party, elected from Kathmandu-5 in Nepal's 2026 general election. Sasmit Pokharel is a young political activist and candidate, who is playing an active role in the transformative politics of Nepal. He is from the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RASWPA) in Kathmandu region no. 5 has become a candidate for the post of member of the House of Representatives. He is a 29-year-old law student and activist, born, raised and educated in Kathmandu. He is known as a close aide and strategist of Balen Shah (Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City).
Ministerial appointment
Minister of Education, Science and Technology and Minister of Youth and Sports
Appointed on
March 27, 2026
Ministry portfolio
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; Ministry of Youth and Sports
Constituency
Kathmandu-5
District
Kathmandu
Votes
30,737
Vote share
61.2%
Source records
6
Profile overview
Background and experience
Education history
Oakton High School
Institution
Oakton High School
Country
United States
Diablo Valley College
Institution
Diablo Valley College
Country
United States
Professional history
Former Assistant Expert, Urban Planning Commission, K.M.P. Former Advisor, K.M.P.A. chief
civil servant
Profile overview
Related news
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Republica
Read articleUpdated Jun 18, 2026, 5:56 PM
Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel
Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Representatives, Minister Pokharel presented a detailed breakdown of budget allocation, p... Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Representatives, M…
Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished Jun 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Curriculum to be made time-relevant: Minister Pokharel
SURKHET: Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that the government is working with a priority to make university education relevant to the times, technology-friendly and employment-oriented.
Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished Jun 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Gyanendra Shahi demands PM Shah’s clarification over controversial remarks
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has strongly objected in Parliament to the controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah, demanding that the Prime Minister himself provide a clear and satisfactory explanation to the Ho…
Republica
Read articleUpdated Jun 10, 2026, 11:49 AM
Govt abolishes civil servants’ trade union through Act amendment
Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday approved the 16th amendment to the Civil Service Regulations, which includes provisions removing trade union rights for... Govt abolishes civil servants’ trade union through Act amendment Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday approved the 16th amendment to the Civil Service Regulations, which i…
Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished Jun 10, 2026, 9:49 AM
Harka Sampang says opposition can accept PM’s written response read by another minister
KATHMANDU: Shram Sankriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has said the opposition would accept a written response from Prime Minister Balen Shah if it is formally signed and submitted to the House of Representatives, even if it is read out by another minister.
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Sources
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