Deepak Shah Appointed Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies
Summary
Deepak Shah has been appointed Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies after Gauri Kumari Yadav resigned. The former engineer and Madhesi political activist built his career through the Independent Madhes Campaign, Janamat Party, and later Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Key Points
- Deepak Shah has taken charge as Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies after Gauri Kumari Yadav’s resignation.
- Shah began his political journey with the Dr. CK Raut-led Independent Madhes Campaign and later became vice-chairman of the Janamat Party.
- He studied engineering at Pulchowk Engineering College and worked for years in hydropower companies before moving to full-time politics.
- Shah won the House of Representatives election from Sunsari-4 and has now entered the cabinet.