Bishnu Rimal

President

Introduction

Bishnu Rimal is a seasoned Nepali political leader, policy strategist, and trade union pioneer with more than four decades of experience in governance, parliamentary affairs, labour policy, and national development. Graduate in management and one of the prominent figures in the CPN (UML), and former Deputy General Secretary, he has played a significant role in shaping public policy and democratic institutions during Nepal’s political transformation. He has served three terms as Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister of Nepal, contributing to key policy reforms in governance, social security, labour rights, and planning & economic development. Widely recognised for his strategic insight and organisational leadership, he has also been a leading personality in Nepal’s trade union movement and was instrumental in advancing workers’ rights and social protection policies. He has authored dozens of research reports, video scripts, and books on labour issues in English and Nepali language. The views he expressed and the roles he played within the International Labour Organisation and Global Union Federations have continued to influence policy debates in Nepal and beyond.

Current Responsibilities

President, Institute for Policy Studies and Research (INSPIRE), CPN (UML) —6 January 2026 to present; Ex-officio invitee member of Central Secretariat of UML
Patron, General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) —2018 to present

Past Responsibilities

Chief Adviser to the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Nepal (first term —9 November 2015 – 3 August 2016; second term 23 February 2018 – 13 July 2021 and third term —18 July 2024 – 9 September 2025)
Deputy General Secretary, CPN (UML) —2021–2025, elected unopposed at the Tenth General Convention
Member, Constituent Assembly —2008–2012
Standing Committee Member, CPN (UML) / NCP —2018–2024
Politburo Member, CPN (UML) —2008–2018, elected at the Eighth and Ninth General Conventions; served as Head of the Central Department of Finance and Member of the Central Secretariat
Central Committee Member, CPN (UML) — elected from 2003
President, GEFONT —2008–2017
Vice President, GEFONT —2004–2008
Founding General Secretary, GEFONT —1989–2004
Instructor, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus —1983–1989
Diploma Engineer (Civil), Ministry of Panchayat and Local Development —1981–1983