Surya Bahadur Thapa

Surya Bahadur Thapa (March 21, 1928 – April 29, 2015) was a Nepalese politician who served as Prime Minister of Nepal five times, making him one of the longest-serving prime ministers in Nepalese history. Born in Dhankuta, he was the chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). Thapa was known for his conservative political views and his commitment to constitutional monarchy. He played various roles in Nepal's political evolution from the Panchayat era through the democratic transition. His five terms as Prime Minister spanned several decades, making him a witness to Nepal's dramatic political transformation.