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'Sher Bahadur Deuba' (born June 13, 1946) is the ex-Prime Minister and one of the most popular leaders of Nepal. He is the President of Nepali Congress (Democratic), which is one of the major partner in the current coalition government of Nepal. He has twice been elected as the leader of parliamentary party of Nepali Congress, which enabled him to be elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
He has served as prime minister three times, from 1995 to 1997, 2001 to 2002, and June 2 2004 until February 1, 2005.
He was elected as prime minister for the second time when he succeeded Girija Prasad Koirala, who resigned in July 2001. A coup detat by King Gyanendra removed Deuba in October 2002.
After two other governments, much political protest for his restoration especially in capital Kathmandu, Gyanendra restored Deuba to the position of prime minister in 2004.
He was removed on February 1, 2005 by King Gyanendra, who dissolved the government for three years and seized direct power.
He was sentenced to two years in prison in July 2005 under corruption charges, but was subsequently released on February 13, 2006, after the anti-corruption body that sentenced him was outlawed. An official from Mr Deuba's Nepali Congress Democratic Party, Dip Kumar Upadhaya, told the Associated Press that the former premier's release was "a victory for democracy and a humiliating defeat for the royal regime". [1]

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Popular Leader

Family Life

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Popular Leader

Despite some controversies, Mr Deuba remains a very popular leader. This can be exhibited by the fact that he was elected unopposed as the President of Nepali Congress (Democratic) and the fact that 39 Member of Parliament elected from Nepali Congress choose to support the party led by him. He has also been elected as a Member of Parliament three times, representing Dadeldhura District.
Following street protests against the UML government of Man Mohan Adhikari, he was declared the Parliamentary Leader of Nepali Congress in 1994.
In the election held to select the Parliamentary Leader for Nepali Congress following the resignation of Girja Prasad Koirala in 2001, he defeated Sushil Koirala by a huge margin. This victory established him as a powerful leader, especially because his rival was supported by Girija Prasad Koirala, the president of Nepali Congress.

Family Life

Mr Deuba comes from Dadeldhura, one of the remotest districts in the Far Western Region of Nepal.
He is married to Arju Deuba, and has a son.

Quotes

"My main goal will be to restore democracy and I will dedicate myself to this purpose"