Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, born on February 22, 1952, in Jhokhan, Nepal, is a Nepalese politician who served as Prime Minister of Nepal twice (2015–2016 and 2018–2021). He is the chairman of the CPN-UML (Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist), one of the largest political parties in Nepal. Oli is known for his nationalist stance and his handling of the 2015 blockade crisis with India. He also oversaw the implementation of Nepal's new constitution and the country's transition to a federal structure. His second term saw the COVID-19 pandemic and Nepal's ongoing border dispute with India over the Kalapani territory. Oli has been a central figure in Nepalese politics and one of the most polarizing political leaders in the country.