His elder brother, Ganga Lal Shrestha, was executed as one of the four martyrs of the Nepalese revolution, an event that drew him into political activism
Pushpa Lal Shrestha
Deceasedपुष्पलाल श्रेष्ठ
Also known as Father of Nepali Communism
Founder and general secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal, the first Nepali communist party
About
In 1941, Pushpa Lal Shrestha witnessed the execution of his elder brother, Ganga Lal Shrestha, one of the four martyrs of the Nepalese revolution. This drew him into the fight against Rana rule.
He began his political career with the Nepal Praja Parishad. He later became office secretary of the Nepal Rastriya Congress. This party was the sister party of the Indian National Congress. It would eventually become the Nepali Congress.
He grew disillusioned by infighting, or internal conflict, within the party, and by its willingness to cooperate with some Rana figures. He broke away. After meeting the Indian communist leader Nripendra Chakrawarti, he founded the Communist Party of Nepal in April 1949, with four colleagues. This earned him lasting recognition as the father of Nepali communism.
Quick facts
- Birthplace
- Ramechhap District, Bagmati Province, Nepal
- Profession
- Politician
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
Previous roles
Founder and General Secretary
Communist Party of Nepal · 1949-04-22
Office Secretary
Nepal Rastriya Congress
Career & life timeline
- 1941
- 1946
Became known for his defiance of the Rana regime
- 1949-04-22
Founded the Communist Party of Nepal along with four colleagues
Achievements
Founded the Communist Party of Nepal
1949The first Nepali communist party, founded with four colleagues
Regarded as the father of Nepali communism
Organizations & affiliations
- Nepal Praja Parishad
- Nepal Rastriya Congress
- Communist Party of Nepal
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Last updated: 2026-09-11