Manbir Rai (Nepali: मानबीर राई) is a Nepalese politician, belonging to the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist). He was the Minister of Defence in the Government of Nepal before the Gen Z Protests.[1][2][3][4] Rai also served as a member of the 2nd Federal Parliament of Nepal before the dissolution of the Parliament. In the 2022 Nepalese general election, he was elected from the Solukhumbu 1 (constituency).[5]

Manbir Rai
मानबीर राई
Minister of Defence of Nepal
In office
15 July 2024  9 September 2025
PresidentRam Chandra Poudel
Prime MinisterKP Sharma Oli
Preceded byPurna Bahadur Khadka
Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha
In office
26 December 2022  12 September 2025
Preceded byHem Kumar Rai
ConstituencySolukhumbu 1
Personal details
Born (1970-07-12) 12 July 1970 (age 55)
PartyCPN (UML)

References

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  1. "Prime Minister Oli forms 22-member Cabinet". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  2. Republica. "Here is the list of Oli-led Cabinet". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  3. "These are the 21 new ministers of the Oli-led government". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  4. "Newly appointed Prime Minster Oli forms 22-member cabinet - OnlineKhabar English News". 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  5. "Election Commission Nepal". Retrieved 2022-12-20.