Nepal’s first president

Dr Ram Baran Yadav becomes Nepal’s first president

Dr Ram Baran Yadav has become the first president of republic of Nepal.

Dr. Yadav, candidate from Nepali Congress bagged 308 votes while his rival Ram Raja Prasad Singh, who was backed by the Maoists, ended up with 282 votes.

Dr. Yadav was supported by CPN (UML), Madhesi Janadhikar Forum, CPN (ML), Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, CPN (United), Rastriya Janamorcha, Rastriya Janashakti Party and others.

The 61-year-old president elect hails from Dhanusha district. He was the general secretary of the Congress party.

Madhesi Janadhikar Forum candidate Parmananda Jha was elected vice president in the previous voting on Saturday.

61 year old President Dr. Yadav said he would work for strengthening democracy in the country.

Nepalchurch.com family would like to express congratulation to Dr. Ram Baran Yadav.

Republished in new layout on 7/30/2013