Durga Prasai | |
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 Prasai during his speech in Mirchaiya in November 2023 | |
| Born | 5 May 1971 Taplejung, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Known for | Political campaigning Financial Debtor |
| Website | https://durgaprasai.com/ |
Durga Prasai (Nepali: दुर्गा प्रसाई) Is a Nepalese right wing political activist and medical entrepreneur. He leads frequent social and political campaigns in all state provinces of Nepal against the current federal democratic government system and calls for its overthrow to reinstate the constitutional monarchy and Hindu state by amending the constitution of 2015.[1][2][3][4]
He was previously charged for loan default worth NPR 5.57 billion lend by 8 different commercial banks of nepal to establish the medical college B&C Hospital in Jhapa.[5][6]According to Nepal Rastra Bank sources, Prasai owes NPR 760 million from Nabil Bank, NPR 1.2 billion from Prabhu Bank, NPR 1 billion from Kumari Bank (then NCC Bank), NPR 700 million from Rastriya Banijya Bank, 650 million from Nepal Investment Mega Bank (then Mega Bank), NPR 153 million from Lumbini Development Bank, NPR 110 million from Goodwill Finance and NPR 1 billion from Global IME Bank (then Janata Bank).[7] Prasai is claiming he would be paying the dues once government grants the affiliation permission to his college.[8]
He is currently serving as an Executive Director of B&C Hospital and a private investor of Taksha Shila education foundation, both located in Jhapa.[9][10] In March 2024, Supreme Court of Nepal directed the Medical Education Commission and Kathmandu University with an issue order to mandates granting the medical affiliation permission to the Prasai B&C Hospital to run the MBBS classes after his writ petition to the court.[11][12][13][14]
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- ^ "In Nepal, Calls Grow for the Restoration of a Hindu State". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Republica. "Message of Durga Prasai's Rally". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Bagchi, Dishha (2023-11-24). "Pro-monarchy stir rocks Kathmandu, protesters demand Nepal be declared 'Hindu' state". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Bankers fear Durga Prasai's campaign could encourage mass defaults by borrowers". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Republica. "Durga Prasai vows to liberate debtors as PM Dahal warns of taking action against loan defaulters". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Durga Prasai owes Rs 5.57 bln to BFIs; yet to pay interest to Kumari and Global". en.nepalkhabar.com. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Government agrees to grant affiliation to B&C Medical College". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Republica. "Director Prasai claims that govt yet to pay Rs 450 million under insurance scheme to his hospital". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Takshashila Progressive English School". Takshashila Progressive English School. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "SC mandates affiliation for Durga Prasai's B&C Medical College". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Supreme Court clears way for Durga Prasai's college to run MBBS classes". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ admin (2024-03-25). "SC orders for affiliation to Durga Prasai's B&C Medical College". Desh Sanchar. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "SC directs Medical Education Commission to grant affiliation to B & C Medical College". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
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