Rabi Lamichane

Rabi Lamichhane – Detailed Profile Full Name: Rabi Lamichhane Popularly Known As: Rabi Lamichhane / Hamro Rabi Date of Birth: September 13, 1975 Place of Birth: Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Nepal Nationality: Nepali Ethnicity: Khas Arya Education: Completed School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in Nepal. Moved to the United States in his early 20s for higher studies (specific degrees not publicly detailed). Early media training and experience through radio and television in Nepal. Professional Background & Media Career: Lamichhane began as a radio and TV host, gaining prominence through investigative programs such as Sidha Kura Pradhanmantri Sanga and Sidha Kura Janata Sanga, where he tackled corruption and public issues. In 2013, he hosted a 62-hour marathon talk show on News24 TV, setting a Guinness World Record (later broken). From 2021 to June 2022, he hosted Sidha Kura on Galaxy 4K TV before entering politics. Political Career: He founded the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on June 21, 2022, emphasizing anti-corruption and governance reform. Lamichhane won the Chitwan‑2 seat in 2022, 2023 (by-election), and 2026, and served as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister during 2022–2023 and 2024. Under his leadership, RSP dominated the 2026 elections, positioning Balen Shah as the prime ministerial candidate. Political Ideology: Advocates anti-corruption, transparency, good governance, and youth empowerment. Positions RSP as a reformist alternative to traditional party politics. Controversies & Challenges: Faced citizenship issues, legal cases involving cooperative fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement, and internal party disputes. A 2023 driver death was ruled accidental. Despite controversies, he remains a key political figure. Philanthropy & Social Work: Founded the Ravi Lamichhane Foundation to support rural healthcare, including a hospital in Raskot, Kalikot. The foundation faced some allegations of fund misuse. Personal Life: Married Isha Lamichhane (1995–2019) with two daughters, then married Nikita Poudel in 2019; has one additional child. Briefly hospitalized in early 2026; fully recovered. Public Image & Influence: Seen as a nationalist and anti-corruption advocate, popular among youth and online communities. Maintains strong social media presence and played a major role in RSP’s 2026 election success. Notable Milestones: 2013: Guinness World Record – longest talk show (62+ hours) 2022: Founded RSP; party won 20 parliamentary seats in debut election 2022, 2023, 2026: Elected MP – Chitwan‑2 2024: Served second term as Deputy PM & Home Minister 2025–2026: Released amid Gen Z protests; RSP dominated 2026 elections