B. P. Koirala

B.P. Koirala led the Nepali Congress to victory in Nepal's first general election. He became the first democratically elected prime minister, forming a government that introduced land reforms and social welfare programs.

King Mahendra arrested B.P. Koirala and his cabinet during the royal coup. Koirala was imprisoned for eight years, enduring harsh conditions. His detention symbolized the suppression of democracy under the Panchayat system.

After his release, B.P. Koirala went into exile in India. He continued to lead the democratic opposition against the Panchayat regime, organizing protests and advocating for multiparty democracy until his death.