Born in Kathmandu, Nepal
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha
विराजभक्त श्रेष्ठ
Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's cabinet
Currently Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Government of Nepal
About
In 2022, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha left the Bibeksheel Sajha Party. He joined the newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party. That same year, he won a seat in parliament from Kathmandu 8. Later, he served as Minister of Youth and Sports under Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
He was re-elected in 2026. Prime Minister Balendra Shah made him Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. This role is key to Nepal’s plans to build more hydropower.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1981-05-08
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Politician
- Current role
- Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Government of Nepal
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Government of Nepal · since 2026-03-27
Member of the House of Representatives
Federal Parliament of Nepal · since 2026-03-26
Previous roles
Minister of Youth and Sports
Government of Nepal · 2024-03-06–2024-07-15
Member of the House of Representatives
Federal Parliament of Nepal · 2022-12-22–2025-09-12
Career & life timeline
- 1981-05-08
- 2022-12
Elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu 8
- 2024-03
Appointed Minister of Youth and Sports under Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
- 2026-03
Re-elected from Kathmandu 8 and appointed Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's cabinet
Organizations & affiliations
- Rastriya Swatantra Party
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Last updated: 2026-09-06