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Biraj Bhakta Shrestha

Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation

Rastriya Swatantra Party · Kathmandu-8

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha
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Biraj Bhakta Shrestha represents Kathmandu-8 in the House of Representatives for Rastriya Swatantra Party, after winning the seat in Nepal's 2026 general election. Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is a Nepalese politician and the current Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. He is a member of Rastriya Swatantra Party. He was elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu 8 in the 2022 general elections. He secured victory over the runner-up candidate by a margin of approximately five thousand votes. In the 2026 Nepalese general election, which took place after the Gen Z revolutions, He won decisively in Kathmandu-8 with 24,592 votes. His nearest rival, Suman Sayami of the Nepali Communist Party, received only 3,217 votes, failing to cross the vote threshold, and all other candidates forfeited their election deposits. He previously served as a member of the inaugural Bagmati Provincial Assembly from the Bibeksheel Sajha party list.

Also known as: Viraj Bhakta Shrestha

Open constituency

Seat summary

Party
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Seat type
Direct seat
Constituency
Kathmandu-8
Province
Bagmati
District
Kathmandu
Status
Elected
Role
Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Appointed on
March 27, 2026
Ministry portfolio
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Votes
24,592
Vote share
67.5%
Constituency total votes
36,413

News mentions

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Republica

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IPPAN seeks special status for flood-hit hydropower projects with exclusive package

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At a meeting with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha on Wednesday, an IPPAN delegation led by President Mohan Kumar Dangi called for comprehensive legal, financi... Among its key demands are extension of PPA periods, review of PPA rates and expedited settlement of insurance claims. At a meeting with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha on We…

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Flood-affected customers to receive relief on electricity services

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KATHMANDU: The government is set to provide immediate relief on electricity services to families and businesses affected by floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said electricity service c… KATHMANDU: The government is set to provide immediate relief on electricity services to families and businesses affected by floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhad…

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Water level of at-risk Glacial Lakes to be lowered

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KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has stated that the government is making necessary preparations to lower the level of water in the glacial lakes that are designated to be at risk of out bursting.

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Rasuwa Floods affect 10 percent of Nepal’s electricity capacity

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KATHMANDU: The floods in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa have affected approximately 10 percent of the country’s total electricity generation capacity. Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said that significant damage to power… KATHMANDU: The floods in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa have affected approximately 10 percent of the country’s total electricity generation capacity.

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Old power infrastructure causing frequent outages: Energy Minister

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Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said frequent power outages in Nepal are occurring because the country’s Kathmandu, August 18 Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said frequent power outages in Nepal are occurring because the country’s electricity infrastructure is old and unable to handle the increasing load.

Background and experience

Education history

Bachelor

Institution
SANN International College

Professional history

MP (State Assembly), MP (House of Representatives), Minister (East), Social Services

politician

Personal details

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Age
56
Gender
Male
Date of birth (B.S.)
2038-01-26
Residence
Kathmandu Kathmandu Metropolitan City Indra Chowk
Citizenship district
Kathmandu
Spouse
Srishti Sin Bhandari

Sources

Sources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM

Wikidata entityWikidataAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Federal Parliament member profileFederal Parliament SecretariatAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia profile (Nepali)WikipediaAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia profile (English)WikipediaAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Election Commission of Nepal candidate result recordElection Commission of NepalAccessed Jul 12, 2026, 3:08 PM (opens in a new tab)Nepse Bajar candidate profileNepse BajarAccessed Jul 12, 2026, 3:08 PM (opens in a new tab)HamroNeta candidate profile, 2082HamroNetaAccessed Apr 4, 2026, 4:15 AM (opens in a new tab)HamroNeta candidate directory, 2082HamroNetaAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)Federal Parliament active member directory, 2082Federal Parliament SecretariatAccessed Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM (opens in a new tab)