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| Koirala family कोईराला परिवार | |
|---|---|
| Political family | |
| Current region | Nepal |
| Place of origin | Dumja, Sindhuli |
| Founded | 19th century |
| Founder | Krishna Prasad Koirala |
| Members | Krishna Prasad Koirala Pramila Prasad Koirala Matrika Prasad Koiraala Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala Girija Prasad Koirala Tarini Prasad Koirala Sujata Koirala Shashanka Koirala Shankar Koirala Manisha Koirala Niraj Koirala |
| Connected members | Amod Prasad Upadhyay Sailaja Acharya Sushil Koirala Mahesh Acharya Puru Koirala Dhadiram Koirala |
| Distinctions | Political prominence |
| Traditions | Brahmin-Hill |
Krishna Prasad Koirala was the first prominent member of this family. | |
Koirala family (Nepali: कोइराला परिवार) is one of the most prominent political families of Nepal. The Koirala family are Hill Brahmins.[1] and were inhabitants of Dumja village in the Sindhuli district of the Bagmati Province of Nepal.Most of them also live in Jhapa.The Koiralas are also known for their charismatic nature, which helped them succeed in their political careers and influence people to join their revolution against the system.[2]
Krishna Prasad Koirala, a Rana-era socio-political activist, was exiled to Bihar, India by then Prime Minister Maharaja Chandra Sumsher.[3] Four members of the family, including three brothers (Matrika Prasad Koirala, B. P. Koirala and Girija Prasad Koirala) and their maternal cousin Sushil Koirala, have been Prime Ministers of Nepal.
Family members[edit | edit source]
Father: Krishna Prasad Koirala
Sons:
- Matrika Prasad Koirala (1912–1997) ex-prime minister
- Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala (1914–1982) ex-prime minister
- Keshav Prasad Koirala (1922–1974)
- Tarini Prasad Koirala (1923–1973) politician, journalist, writer
- Girija Prasad Koirala (1925–2010) ex-prime minister
Daughters:
- Sauri Koirala (Arjel)
- Nalini Koirala (Upadhaya)
- Indira Koirala (Acharya)
- Vijaya Laxmi Koirala (Zaki)
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Matrika Prasad Koirala, then Prime Minister of Nepal (1951) -
Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, then Prime Minister (1959) -
Sushil Koirala, then Prime Minister of Nepal (2014) -
Sujata Koirala, Former Minister -
Manisha Koirala, Film actress -
Girija Prasad Koirala as Acting Head of state of Nepal (2008)
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Girija Prasad Koirala: The architect of democracy in Nepal". Dawn. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ↑ "NC to measure 'BP jail route' on foot - Nepali Headlines". nepaliheadlines.com. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ↑ "Girija Prasad Koirala: The architect of democracy in Nepal". Dawn. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2017.