Surya Bahadur Thapa

ModernPoliticianNepal1928 — ?

Five-time Nepali prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1928

Country

Nepal

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score45.4

Surya Bahadur Thapa — Complete Timeline

1979 AD

First Term as Prime Minister of NepalPolitical Action◆ Major

Thapa became Prime Minister for the first time under the Panchayat system, serving from 1979 to 1983. He focused on economic development and maintaining the monarchy's authority.

Prime MinisterPanchayatMonarchy

Impact: national

1990 AD

Formation of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)Political Action

Thapa founded the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) after the end of the Panchayat system. The party advocated for constitutional monarchy and conservative values.

Political PartyMonarchyConservatism

Impact: national

2003 AD

Fifth Term as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Thapa served his fifth and final term as Prime Minister during the civil war. His government faced criticism for human rights abuses and failure to negotiate with Maoist rebels.

Prime MinisterCivil WarHuman Rights

Impact: nationaldestructive