Pokhara, 28 January | For the upcoming 2026 House of Representatives election, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) has fielded Bain Bahadur Adhikari Chhetri as its candidate from Kaski Constituency No. 1. Born on July 16, 1972 (Shrawan 1, 2029 BS) in the Kalika region of Kaski, Adhikari’s political career is characterized by nearly four decades of dedication to the communist movement. He began his political journey in 1982 as a student activist with the All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU). By 1986, he became a member of the Youth League (YL), and during the historic 1989 people’s movement, he was elected as a district committee member of ANNFSU Kaski, showcasing his early leadership potential.
Beyond his political activism, Adhikari is a highly educated leader, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Master’s degree in Sociology. This academic background has allowed him to approach governance and social development with a structured and analytical perspective. Currently serving as the District Chairperson of CPN (UML) Kaski, his rise within the party ranks has been organic—starting as a village committee member in 1993, then serving two terms as an Area Committee Secretary, and eventually becoming the Office Secretary and District Secretary before reaching the chairmanship. His deep-rooted organizational skills are considered a major asset for the party’s electoral strategy in the region.
Adhikari also brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a local representative. He was elected Vice-Chairperson of the Kalika Village Development Committee in the 1997 local elections. More recently, in 2017, he served as the Chief of the District Coordination Committee (DCC) Kaski. During his leadership at the DCC, he played a pivotal role in lobbying for legislation required to manage district-level development and oversaw the construction of administrative buildings, ward offices, and essential water supply infrastructure. His hands-on experience in coordinating with various local levels has given him an intimate understanding of the developmental needs of Kaski’s rural and urban areas.
His political commitment has often come at a personal cost, as he faced multiple imprisonments during various democratic struggles. Adhikari was jailed during the 1989 revolution, the movement against the local polls conducted by King Gyanendra in 2002, and the subsequent agitations against the royal takeover. Now, as he eyes a seat in the Federal Parliament, Adhikari aims to leverage his administrative experience and political maturity to advocate for sustainable development and social justice for the people of Kaski-1. With a reputation for being a disciplined and accessible leader, his candidacy is viewed as a significant attempt by the UML to maintain its stronghold in one of the most strategically important constituencies in the Gandaki Province.
