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Mahabir Pun

Mahabir Pun
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Elected

Independent (Triangle)
71 Year MaleMyagdi 1 - (2082)

Vote

22,850

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Profile

Dr. Mahabir Pun Nepalese scientist, politician, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur and an activist who served as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology in the interim government after anti-government Gen Z protests. He is standing in election from Myagdi 1


Pun is known for his work in applying wireless technologies to develop remote areas of the Himalayas, also known as the Nepal Wireless Networking Project. He is a widely known figure in Nepal, and his work has been recognised by the Ashoka Foundation, the Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Global Ideas Bank


Mahabir Pun was born in a Magar family on January 22, 1955, in Nangi, a remote village in the mountainous Myagdi District of western Nepal. He spent his childhood grazing cattle and sheep and attending a village school without paper, pencils, textbooks or qualified teachers. 

Candidate Information

D.O.B
2011-10-05
Citizenship
चितवन
Father
कृष्ण पुन
Spouse
ओममाया पुर्जा पुन
Qualification
Master Degree
Institute
युनिभर्सिटी अफ नेब्रास्का कर्नी, अमेरिका
Experience
१. शिक्षक १३ वर्ष २. समाज सेवा ३२ वर्ष
Other Details
देशको अर्थतन्त्रमा सुधार गर्नका लागि विज्ञान प्रविधि, नवप्रवर्तन, अनुसन्धान, आविस्कारलाई उच्च प्राथमिकता दिने
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Winner

According to the Election Commission, Myagdi - 1 constituency Mahabir Pun of Independent has been elected. Accumulating 22,850 votes, Mahabir Pun secured a lead of 14,931 votes over the nearest rival. The runner-up was Harikrishna Shrestha (Nepal Communist Party (UML)) with 7,919 votes. Karna Bahadur Bhandari of Nepali Congress finished third with 6,683 votes. The vote share is approximately 52.93% of total valid votes.

Votes Secured

22,850

Vote Share

52.93%

Valid Votes

43,167