Girija Prasad Koirala

ModernPoliticianNepal1924 — ?

Nepali prime minister who brokered end of civil war.

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Quick Facts

Born

1924

Country

Nepal

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)41

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score55.7

Girija Prasad Koirala — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Served as Prime Minister Multiple TimesPolitical Action

Girija Prasad Koirala served as prime minister of Nepal four times between 1991 and 2008. His tenures were marked by political instability, coalition governments, and efforts to manage the Maoist insurgency.

GovernmentPoliticsNepal

Impact: national

2006 AD

Brokered End of Nepalese Civil WarPolitical Action

As prime minister, Girija Prasad Koirala negotiated the Comprehensive Peace Accord with Maoist leader Prachanda. This agreement ended the decade-long civil war that had killed over 13,000 people and paved the way for the abolition of the monarchy.

Peace TreatyCivil WarNepal

Impact: nationalconstructive

2007 AD

Interim Constitution of 2007Reform◆ Major

Koirala's government promulgated an interim constitution that stripped the king of all powers and declared Nepal a federal democratic republic. This document established the framework for the Constituent Assembly elections.

ConstitutionRepublicReform

Impact: nationalprogressive