Bio/Wiki
Birth name | Bidya Pandey |
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Real name/Full name | Bidya Devi Bhandari |
Famous for | Being the first female candidate to become the second President of Nepal |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 163 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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College/University | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
Educational Qualification | 1980: Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) at Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
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Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Widow | ||||
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Marriage Date | 1982 | ||||
Husband/Spouse | Madan Bhandari (politician) | ||||
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Career
Political Party | Independent |
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Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Bidya Devi Bhandari is the second president of Nepal, becoming the first woman to hold the president's office. | |
She has previously served as Minister of Defence, Minister of Environment and Population, Vice-Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), and Chairman of the All Nepal Women’s Association. | |
Her grandfather, Tilak Bahadur Pandey, was a social worker and a Pradhan Pancha of his village. | |
Bidya Bhandari is an active advocate for environmental awareness and women’s rights in Nepal. |