Krishna Prasad Koirala

Krishna Prasad Koirala (Nepali: कृष्णप्रसाद कोइराला) was a Nepali politician, activist and social worker. He was the founder of the prominent Koirala family. Three of his sons became prime ministers of Nepal.

He was a Hill Brahmin[1] living in exile in Bihar.[2] He had five sons and four daughters. His sons were: Matrika Prasad Koirala, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, Girija Prasad Koirala, Keshav Prasad Koirala and Tarini Prasad Koirala and the four daughters were Nalini Koirala (Upadhyaya), Indira Koirala (Acharya), Sauvagya Kumari (Sauri) Koirala (Arjel) and Vijaylaxmi Koirala (Zaki). His three eldest sons became Prime Ministers of Nepal starting in 1951. His other two sons were also actively involved in the democratic politics and the popular activities to establish a democratic system in Nepal.[citation needed]

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala is one of his great-granddaughters.[citation needed]

He died in 1945.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Girija Prasad Koirala: The architect of democracy in Nepal". Dawn. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  2. ^ Marasini, Prerana (20 March 2010). "G.P. Koirala passes away". The Hindu. The Hindu Group. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  3. ^ Regmi, Shekhar (22 March 2010). "Koirala Niwas likely to lose its charm". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Biratnagar mayor deploys municipal police for security of Koirala Residence". Setopati. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  5. ^ Bharadwaj, Narad. "The Rising Nepal: NC In Leadership Crisis". therisingnepal.org.np. Retrieved 5 November 2019.


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