Baburam Bhattarai, also known by his nom de guerre Laaldhwoj, is a Nepalese politician and former Prime Minister, who presently serves as leader of the Nepal Socialist Party.
Bhattarai in 2013
Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai (second from right) with Prachanda and other Maoist leaders
Bhattarai being greeted with flowers after being elected Prime Minister on 28 August 2011.
Cadres of the Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shaki Nepal marching towards the Dasthrath Stadium to attend a ceremony organised to announce the establishment of the Party, on Sunday, 12 June 2016. Photo: RSS
The Socialist Party of Nepal is a democratic socialist political party in Nepal. It is led jointly by former prime minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and leaders of the Terai-Madhesh region Mahindra Ray Yadav and Ramesh Prasad Yadav.
Nepal Socialist Party