commentaries to his credit. They include a novel Sahayatri (1990), a collection of short stories Kuhiro (2003) and poetic works such as Chita Jalirahechha (1994), Aastha o Mery Priya (2002) and Bina Salik Ka Nayakharu (2016). Similarly, essays and critiques include Marxvadko Srijanatmak Prayog (Creative Use of Marxism) (2000), Prachandpath (2002), Phoenix Panchi (2003), Yuba (2005), Rastriyata, Pahichan ra Samajik Rupantaran (Nationality, Identity and Social Transformation) (2013), and Samskritik Rupantaran: Ek Vimarsha (Cultural Transformation: An Analysis) (2015). He worked as editor-in-chief of magazines such as Nawayug (monthly) and Ekkasaun Satabdi (weekly). He also contributes articles to the national dailies as a columnist. Electoral history 1999 Pratinishi Sabha election Gulmi–2 2008 Constituent Assembly election Gulmi–2 2013 Constituent Assembly election Gulmi–2 2017 House of Representatives election Gulmi–1 References Living people Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) politicians Nepal Communist Party (NCP) politicians Nepal MPs 2017–2022 Foreign Ministers of Nepal Nepal MPs 1999–2002 1962 births People from Gulmi District Members of the 1st Nepalese Constituent Assembly