H.E. Mr. Nilamber Acharya
B. 1943
A well-known political analyst, constitutional expert and civil society activist as well as Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of Nepal. A prominent political personality who fought for the restoration of multiparty democracy and became Law and Justice Minister after the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990. Played an important role in finalising the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 1990.
Resigned from the Nepal Communist Party (Manandhar group) in February 1992. Highly regarded as an independent political thinker and public intellectual with strong democratic conviction. Has two books and numerous articles to his credit.
Experience
Member, Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India relations
2016-2018
Member of the first Constituent Assembly
2008-2012
Chairman of Constitutionnel Committee of the Constituent Assembly (constitution drafting committee)
2009-2012
Has remained active all the time for constitutional democracy during different stages of political developments in Nepal.
Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka
1996-2000
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs; Labour and Social Welfare; Tourism
1990-1991
Education
Master in Journalism from Moscow State University, Russia
Bachelor of Law from Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Speaks Nepali, English, Hindi and Russian languages.