Born in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur
Rabi Lamichhane
रवि लामिछाने
Founding chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and former television journalist
Currently President, Rastriya Swatantra Party
About
Rabi Lamichhane first became known as a TV journalist. He hosted a show called Sidha Kura Janata Sanga. It was about investigating problems in Nepal. Later, he moved into politics. In 2022, he started the Rastriya Swatantra Party. His party promised to change how Nepal’s government worked.
He served as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister twice under Pushpa Kamal Dahal. In April 2024, he was arrested. This was linked to a fraud case about a savings cooperative. After that, he returned to public life. In 2026, he won re-election to parliament. By then, his party, the RSP, had become the largest party in Nepal’s House of Representatives.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1975-09-13
- Birthplace
- Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Nepal
- Profession
- Politician, Journalist, Television presenter
- Current role
- President, Rastriya Swatantra Party
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
President
Rastriya Swatantra Party · since 2023-01-29
Member of the House of Representatives
Federal Parliament of Nepal
Previous roles
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs
Government of Nepal
Career & life timeline
- 1975
- 2013
Began hosting the investigative talk show Sidha Kura Janata Sanga on Nepal Television
- 2022-06
Founded the Rastriya Swatantra Party
- 2022-12
Elected to the House of Representatives from Chitwan 2 and appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister
- 2024-04
Arrested in connection with a cooperative fraud investigation
- 2026
Re-elected from Chitwan 2 in the general election, his third consecutive win in the constituency
Achievements
Founded the Rastriya Swatantra Party
2022Grew from a new entrant to Nepal's largest party in the House of Representatives by 2026
Organizations & affiliations
- Rastriya Swatantra Party
Related people
Last updated: 2026-09-06