Born in Saharsa, Bihar, British India
Girija Prasad Koirala
Deceasedगिरिजाप्रसाद कोइराला
Also known as G.P. Koirala
Four-time Prime Minister of Nepal; led the 1990 People's Movement restoring democracy and signed the 2006 peace accord ending the Maoist insurgency
About
Girija Prasad Koirala had a political career that lasted six decades. In 1947, he organised Nepal’s first workers’ movement. He spent nearly ten years in jail for his activism. He later served four terms as Prime Minister.
People remember his final term for bringing Maoist rebels into a peace process. This process ended the civil war and set Nepal on the path toward becoming a federal republic, a country where power is shared between a central government and states or provinces. He also faced criticism during his career. This included his handling of the 2001 royal massacre and allegations of corruption. He was the younger brother of B.P. Koirala, Nepal’s first democratically elected Prime Minister.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1924-07-04
- Birthplace
- Saharsa, Bihar, India
- Profession
- Politician
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 2010-03-20
Previous roles
Prime Minister of Nepal
Government of Nepal · 1991–1994
Prime Minister of Nepal
Government of Nepal · 1998–1999
Prime Minister of Nepal
Government of Nepal · 2000–2001
Prime Minister of Nepal
Government of Nepal · 2006–2008
Career & life timeline
- 1924-07-04
- 1990
Led the People's Movement (Jana Andolan) that restored multiparty democracy in Nepal
- 1991
Became Prime Minister of Nepal for the first time
- 2006-11
Signed the Comprehensive Peace Accord with Maoist rebels, ending Nepal's civil war
- 2008
Left office as Prime Minister for the final time as Nepal became a federal republic
- 2010-03-20
Died in Kathmandu, Nepal
Achievements
Led the 1990 People's Movement (Jana Andolan) that restored multiparty democracy in Nepal
Became Nepal's first Prime Minister elected under the restored democratic constitution
1991Signed the November 2006 Comprehensive Peace Accord ending the decade-long Maoist insurgency
Organizations & affiliations
- Nepali Congress
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Last updated: 2026-09-02