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Arjun Narasingha KC

Arjun Narasingha KC (Nepali: अर्जुन नरसिंह केसी, born 27 September 1947) is a senior Nepali politician, parliamentarian, and former professor. A leader in the Nepali Congress party, he has held ministerial positions in health, education, and urban development. KC has been active in Nepali politics for more than five decades and is known for his involvement in democratic movements, health sector reforms, and infrastructure development.[1]

Arjun Narasingha KC
अर्जुन नरसिंह केसी
File:Arjun Narasingha KC1.jpg
Minister for Urban Development of Nepal
In office
26 August 2016 – 31 May 2017
Prime MinisterPushpa Kamal Dahal
Preceded byNarayan Khadka
Succeeded byPrabhu Sah
Minister for Health and Population of Nepal
In office
1995–1997
Prime MinisterSher Bahadur Deuba
Minister for Education, Housing and Physical Planning
In office
1998–1999
Prime MinisterGirija Prasad Koirala
Member of the House of Representatives (Nepal)
Assumed office
22 December 2022
ConstituencyNuwakot 2
Personal details
Born27 September 1947 (aged 78)
Nuwakot, Nepal
NationalityNepali
Political partyNepali Congress
Spouse(s)Pratima KC
Children5
Alma materTribhuvan University
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
Websitearjunnarasinghakc.com

Early life and education

KC was born in Rautbesi village, Nuwakot District, to Bhagwan Singh KC and Yashoda Devi KC.[2] He studied political science at Tribhuvan University and later became the head of the Department of Political Science there. In 1982, he received a research fellowship at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, where he studied international relations and foreign policy.[3] KC is also proficient in Sanskrit, having studied the language extensively.

Political career

Early activism during the Panchayat system

KC joined the democratic movement against the party-less Panchayat system in the 1970s and 1980s. He was arrested multiple times for participating in protests and political activities.[4] He was first elected to Parliament in 1991 and re-elected in 1994.

Minister for Health and Population (1995–1997)

KC’s tenure as Health Minister included a landmark reform in 1996 that moved doctors from cities to rural areas, including mountain and Terai regions. The reform provided incentives such as salary bonuses, faster promotions, and housing benefits for rural doctors. It also curbed the “kaj” system of unofficial transfers back to urban postings.[5]

Minister for Education, Housing and Physical Planning (1998–1999)

KC worked to secure international recognition for Nepali degrees through bilateral agreements.[6] He also promoted cultural heritage projects, including supporting the restoration of the “Garden of Dreams” in Kathmandu.[7]

Role in the 2006 People’s Movement

During the state of emergency in 2005, KC was arrested at the Nepali Congress headquarters in Sanepa and later in Banke District.[8] He served as the coordinator of the Seven Party Alliance in Kathmandu Valley, helping to organize mass protests that eventually restored parliamentary democracy.

Minister for Urban Development (2016–2017)

As Urban Development Minister, KC launched the "People’s Housing Programme" to build 25,000 homes for disadvantaged communities outside Kathmandu Valley.[9] He also pushed for the Outer Ring Road project in Kathmandu, a 71.93 km road delayed for over 13 years due to political disputes.[10]

Federal Democratic Republic era

Following the abolition of the monarchy in 2008, KC played an active role in the Constituent Assembly. He was involved in constitution drafting committees and policy-making bodies. As a senior leader, he often acted as a mediator within the party and between political factions. KC advocated for inclusive policies, federalism, and transparency in governance, warning against political instability and corruption.[11] In the 2022 general election, KC returned to Parliament representing Nuwakot-2 with 28,107 votes, defeating his nearest rival from the Rastriya Swatantra Party by more than 11,000 votes.[12]

Work in parliamentary committees

In 2024, as Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, KC initiated investigations into suspected financial irregularities in the construction of Pokhara and Gautam Buddha airports.[13] In 2025, he referred a multi-billion Nepali rupee corruption case to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).[14]

Personal life

KC is married to Pratima KC. The couple has five children. Their daughter, Anjana KC Thapa, is married to politician Gagan Thapa.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Biography". Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "अनुभवी नेता अजुर्ननरसिंह केसीको राजनीतिक जीवन" (in ne). RatoPati. https://www.ratopati.com/story/276847/arjun-narsingh-kc. Retrieved 14 July 2025. 
  3. ↑ "Curriculum Vitae". Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  4. ↑ Shaha, Rishikesh (1990). Politics in Nepal 1980–1990. Manohar Publications. p. 111.
  5. ↑ Smith, Ian (February 1996). "Who will benefit from Nepal's reforms?". The Lancet. 347 (9000): 531.
  6. ↑ Development Aid to Nepal. Routledge. 2003. pp. PT118.
  7. ↑ Sakya, Karna (2009). Paradise in Our Backyard. Penguin. pp. PT102.
  8. ↑ "Nepali leaders jailed before protests". Al Jazeera. 16 February 2005. 
  9. ↑ "Govt to build houses for disadvantaged communities". The Himalayan Times. 23 April 2017. 
  10. ↑ "Govt gives final push for outer ring road project". The Himalayan Times. 8 May 2017. 
  11. ↑ "Senior NC leader calls for unity". The Kathmandu Post. 12 May 2015. 
  12. ↑ "NC leader KC wins HoR seat from Nuwakot-2". MyRepublica. 26 November 2022. 
  13. ↑ "Two parliamentary subcommittees to probe suspected irregularities". The Kathmandu Post. 28 June 2024. 
  14. ↑ "Nepal panel uncovers billions in corruption". Deccan Herald. 10 August 2025. 
  15. ↑

    Arjun Narasingha KC Media

    • Arjun Narsingh KC Speech.jpg

      Arjun Narsingh KC Speech

    • GP Koirala, Nepali Congress meeting.png

      KC (third from left), at an NC party meeting with Former Prime Minister GP Koirala (third from right)

    • Arjun Narasingha KC arrested by King during Nepal Uprising.jpg

      Ex-King Gyanendra arrested prominent leaders such as KC during the 2006 People's Movement

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      KC in a central party meeting with other senior leaders.

    • The Urban Development Minister of Nepal, Shri Arjun Narsingh K.C. calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on December 19, 2016.jpg

      Urban Development Minister KC with the Indian Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, in 2016

    • Arjun Narasingha KC delivers speech at Volleyball game, Nuwakot.jpg

      KC, as the chief guest, delivers a speech before a volleyball competition in Nuwakot (2025)

    • Arjun Narasingha KC, National Paddy Day, Nepal 2025.jpg

      KC (fifth from the left) planting paddy on the occasion of National Paddy Day in Likhu, Nuwakot (2025)

    "Nepali Congress president stresses publicity". The Himalayan Times. 18 February 2022. 

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