Bidhya Devi Bhandari

विद्यादेवी भण्डारी

First Female President of Nepal

Trailblazing politician and women's rights advocate

Birthday

June 19, 1961

Birthplace

Bhojpur, Nepal

Age

64 years old

Nationality

Nepalese

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Education

MA in Nepali Literature

Experience & Roles

President of Nepal

Current

Government of Nepal

2015 - Present

Politics

First female President, served two terms

Minister of Defense

Current

Government of Nepal

2009 - Present

Minister

First female Defense Minister of Nepal

Their Story

Bidhya Devi Bhandari made history as the first female President of Nepal, serving two terms from 2015 to 2023. A veteran politician and women's rights advocate, she has been instrumental in advancing gender equality in Nepali politics.

Achievements

First female President of Nepal
Served two presidential terms
Champion of women's rights legislation

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