Krishna Bahadur Mahara Retires From Active Politics Due to Health and Age
Summary
Krishna Bahadur Mahara, former Speaker and prominent leader of the Communist Party of Nepal, has retired from active politics due to health and age after a 48-year-long political career.
Key Points
- Krishna Bahadur Mahara announced his retirement from active politics citing health and age reasons, not dissatisfaction with his party.
- Mahara has had a long political journey spanning over 48 years, starting from student movements to holding key government and party positions.
- He served as Speaker of the Parliament but resigned following accusations of sexual misconduct and faced legal challenges, including allegations related to gold smuggling.
- Mahara's political career included roles such as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Information and Communications, and key leadership positions within the Communist Party of Nepal.
