Surya Bahadur Thapa was a Nepali politician and a five-time Prime Minister of Nepal. He served under three different kings in a political career lasting more than 50 years.
Surya Bahadur Thapa at his residence
Former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa (left) with Rastriya Prajatantra Party politician Pashupati Shumsher JBR.
Thapa on his 86th birthday
The politics of Nepal functions within the framework of a parliamentary republic with a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and their cabinet, while legislative power is vested in the Parliament.
Bhimsen Thapa, Mukhtiyar of Nepal from aristocratic Thapa family (1806–1837)
Bidya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal since 29 October 2015
Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister since 13 July 2021
Prachanda speaking at a rally in Pokhara