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Who is KP Oli?

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, popularly known as KP Oli, is a senior Nepalese politician and the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML). He has served as Prime Minister of Nepal twice:

  1. First Term (2015–2016)
    • Came to power after the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2015.
    • Had strained relations with India, especially after the Indian blockade following the constitution’s adoption.
    • Strengthened ties with China to counter India’s influence.
  2. Second Term (2018–2021)
    • Became PM again after his party merged with the Maoists to form the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
    • Promoted nationalism, strong rhetoric against India, and closer ties with China.
    • His government collapsed due to internal party conflicts, leading to political instability.

Controversies & Corruption Allegations

  1. Dissolving Parliament Twice
    • In 2020 and 2021, KP Oli unilaterally dissolved the Parliament, leading to a major political crisis.
    • His actions were ruled unconstitutional by Nepal’s Supreme Court.
  2. Corruption in Infrastructure Projects
    • Accused of mismanagement and corruption in big projects like:
      • Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project
      • Melamchi Water Project
    • His government was criticized for giving contracts to Chinese firms without proper bidding.
  3. Ncell Tax Scandal
    • His administration was accused of favoring Ncell, a telecom company, in a tax evasion case.
  4. Medical Mafia Connections
    • Alleged ties to Nepal’s medical education mafias, accused of protecting corrupt private medical colleges.
  5. Border Disputes & Nationalism Strategy
    • Oli gained popularity by publishing a new political map of Nepal that included disputed territories (Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura).
    • Critics argue this was political drama to divert attention from his government’s failures.

KP Oli’s Political Ideology & Stance

  • Hardcore Nationalist – Strong rhetoric against India and Western influence.
  • Pro-China Tilt – Strengthened Nepal’s ties with China, including trade and infrastructure projects.
  • Anti-Nepali Congress – Sees the Nepali Congress as pro-India and elite-friendly.
  • Centralized Leadership – Critics say he tries to dominate his party and suppress dissent.

Despite controversies, KP Oli remains one of Nepal’s most influential and popular leaders, especially among conservative and nationalist groups.

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