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Sulab Kharel

Rastriya Swatantra PartyRupandehi-2Updated May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

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Sulabh KharelShulabh Kharel

Summary

Sulab Kharel is a Nepalese politician and House of Representatives member for Rastriya Swatantra Party, elected from Rupandehi-2 in Nepal's 2026 general election. Sulabh Kharel was born in 2054 in Butwal, Rupandehi, and is a militant young lawyer and politician. Currently, he is a candidate for the member of the House of Representatives in Rupandehi constituency number 2 on behalf of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RASWPA). After completing Plus Two in Science and Bachelor of Laws (BA-LLB) from Nepal Law Campus, he has done Masters in Constitutional Law (LLM) from America. He gained national attention as the youngest petitioner to file a petition against the dissolution of the Prime Minister's House of Representatives in the Supreme Court. Acting as a legal advisor to RSVP Chairman Ravi Lamichhane, he has also fought a legal battle against some decisions of the Election Commission. Lately, he was in the center of discussion due to the dispute with the judge and the incident of falling down in the courtroom. Currently, he is competing with heavyweight candidates like UML's Vishnu Paudel and Congress's Chunnaprasad Paudel in the election field with the slogan of youth change.

Constituency

Rupandehi-2

District

Rupandehi

Votes

56,550

Vote share

67.3%

Source records

6

Profile overview

Background and experience

Education history

Master's degree

Profile overview

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Khabarhub English

Published Jun 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

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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…

Khabarhub English

Published Jun 10, 2026, 9:49 AM

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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.

Khabarhub English

Published Jun 1, 2026, 9:12 AM

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HoR adjourned as opposition obstructs over PM Shah’s remarks

KATHMANDU: Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) was adjourned for 15 minutes after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding that Prime Minister Balendra Shah retract and apologize for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India borde…

Khabarhub English

Published May 31, 2026, 2:36 PM

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Opposition protest disrupts House session, tension erupts in Parliament

KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives on Sunday turned tense after opposition lawmakers staged protests and encircled the rostrum, demanding procedural changes in the parliamentary agenda.

Republica

Updated May 27, 2026, 4:41 PM

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NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests

The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Kharel, Bablu Gupta, Dr Toshima Karki, Manish Jha, and Hari Dhakal. The NHRC ha... NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Kharel, Bablu Gupta, Dr To…

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Sources

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