Rabindra Mishra, who has been a practical philanthropist, writer, philanthropic journalist, and a poet for over two decades, is now the Senior Vice-President, Rashtriya Prajatantra Party. Politics Five months later in July 2017, the Sajha Party and the Bibeksheel Nepali Dal united to form the Bibeksheel Sajha Party. Later in 2017, Mishra ran against Prakash Man Singh for the House of Representatives elections. Singh is the former deputy prime minister, the former general secretary of one of Nepal’s two largest parties, the Nepali Congress, and is also a two-time elected parliamentarian for Kathmandu-1. Mishra lost against Singh by a thin margin of 818 votes. However, it was still quite an achievement for a party that had formed just months before the election. Transforming Nepal within a generation is Mishra’s one and only dream. However, after Bibeksheel Sajha’s considerably poor performance in the 2022 local election, he resigned as the President of the party taking the moral responsibility for the bad results. He passionately advocates for good governance and has previously ran an anti-corruption campaign with the slogan, “May the Corrupt Rot” (भ्रष्टाचारीलाई कीरा परोस्). Mishra is also a staunch advocate for free and quality public education, health and social security, as he argues that easy access to these three sectors is a fundamental human right of all citizens and cannot be compromised whatsoever. Books He has been donating the royalty of three of these four books to support one of the most under-privileged communities in Nepal, the Chepangs of Chitwan district. So far, he has donated 1.2 million rupees (after tax) to support the community. The royalty of his latest book, Rajnitisangai Raajkaaj, which was published in 2021, will go to Bibeksheel Sajha Party. Journalism While in the BBC, he also worked with some of its flagship programs, the World Today and the Newshour, along with the BBC World Service newsroom. After working in the BBC headquarters in London for nearly 15 years, he decided to return to Nepal permanently in April 2009. He considers this decision as one of the best decisions he has made in his life so far. He closely commented and reported for the BBC during one of the most turbulent periods of Nepali history, which included Nepal’s highly unstable politics, the violent Maoist insurgency, the royal massacre, the royal takeover of power and ultimately the dethroning of the Nepali monarchy and the introduction of republicanism, federalism and secularism in Nepal. Having worked in all journalism platforms — print, online, radio and television— Mishra is especially known for his informed, incisive and forthright style of interviewing and writing. Education Philanthropy HELP NEPAL has helped construct over 100 classrooms, small school buildings and libraries. The charity also helps and responds quickly whenever there are floods, landslides, fires etc, in different areas of Nepal. When the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake of 2015 took place in Nepal, HELP NEPAL played an important and leading role in relief operations. HELP NEPAL is currently helping reconstruct two schools for quality education in Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha districts. Both schools were completely destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. After Mishra began his involvement in politics, he dissociated himself from HELP NEPAL to avoid a potential conflict of interest. However, has been continuing philanthropic activities at a personal level. Rabindra Mishra, who has been a practical philanthropist, writer, philanthropic journalist, and a poet for over two decades, is now the Senior Vice-President, Rashtriya Prajatantra Party. Politics Five months later in July 2017, the Sajha Party and the Bibeksheel Nepali Dal united to form the Bibeksheel Sajha Party. Later in 2017, Mishra ran against Prakash Man Singh for the House of Representatives elections. Singh is the former deputy prime minister, the former general secretary of one of Nepal’s two largest parties, the Nepali Congress, and is also a two-time elected parliamentarian for Kathmandu-1. Mishra lost against Singh by a thin margin of 818 votes. However, it was still quite an achievement for a party that had formed just months before the election. Transforming Nepal within a generation is Mishra’s one and only dream. However, after Bibeksheel Sajha’s considerably poor performance in the 2022 local election, he resigned as the President of the party taking the moral responsibility for the bad results. He passionately advocates for good governance and has previously ran an anti-corruption campaign with the slogan, “May the Corrupt Rot” (भ्रष्टाचारीलाई कीरा परोस्). Mishra is also a staunch advocate for free and quality public education, health and social security, as he argues that easy access to these three sectors is a fundamental human right of all citizens and cannot be compromised whatsoever. Books He has been donating the royalty of three of these four books to support one of the most under-privileged communities in Nepal, the Chepangs of Chitwan district. So far, he has donated 1.2 million rupees (after tax) to support the community. The royalty of his latest book, Rajnitisangai Raajkaaj, which was published in 2021, will go to Bibeksheel Sajha Party. Journalism While in the BBC, he also worked with some of its flagship programs, the World Today and the Newshour, along with the BBC World Service newsroom. After working in the BBC headquarters in London for nearly 15 years, he decided to return to Nepal permanently in April 2009. He considers this decision as one of the best decisions he has made in his life so far. He closely commented and reported for the BBC during one of the most turbulent periods of Nepali history, which included Nepal’s highly unstable politics, the violent Maoist insurgency, the royal massacre, the royal takeover of power and ultimately the dethroning of the Nepali monarchy and the introduction of republicanism, federalism and secularism in Nepal. Having worked in all journalism platforms — print, online, radio and television— Mishra is especially known for his informed, incisive and forthright style of interviewing and writing. Education Philanthropy HELP NEPAL has helped construct over 100 classrooms, small school buildings and libraries. The charity also helps and responds quickly whenever there are floods, landslides, fires etc, in different areas of Nepal. When the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake of 2015 took place in Nepal, HELP NEPAL played an important and leading role in relief operations. HELP NEPAL is currently helping reconstruct two schools for quality education in Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha districts. Both schools were completely destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. After Mishra began his involvement in politics, he dissociated himself from HELP NEPAL to avoid a potential conflict of interest. However, has been continuing philanthropic activities at a personal level. About Rabindra Mishra
Mishra resigned from his position as Head of the BBC Nepali Service in February 2017 and founded the Sajha Party on the four pillars: System, Transparency, Integrity and Meritocracy (STIM), while upholding the philosophy of Welfare Democracy.
Mishra is an author of four best-selling books: Rajnitisangai Raajkaaj, a collection of essays on issues revolving around welfare democracy, politics and state craft, Khana Pugos Dina Pugos, a collection of essays on practical philanthropy and philanthropic journalism, Bhumadhayarekha, a collection of commentaries on politics and society, and Rabindra Mishraka Kabita, a collection of poems.
Mishra worked with the Nepal Television for a year, and with Pakistan’s leading English language daily, The News International, for two years while he was doing his Masters at the Punjab University in Lahore. He then joined the BBC Nepali Service in London in 1994 as a Producer and later became the Head of the Nepali Service in 2006.
Mishra has completed a Masters degree in English Literature, Journalism and International Politics respectively from universities in Nepal, Pakistan and the UK.
While in London, Mishra founded global charity, HELP NEPAL Network, which has chapters in 14 countries. HELP NEPAL is run completely voluntarily. The charity runs an orphanage in Dhulikhel, which is in the outskirts of Kathmandu, and a health post in the remote Mugu district. About Rabindra Mishra
Mishra resigned from his position as Head of the BBC Nepali Service in February 2017 and founded the Sajha Party on the four pillars: System, Transparency, Integrity and Meritocracy (STIM), while upholding the philosophy of Welfare Democracy.
Mishra is an author of four best-selling books: Rajnitisangai Raajkaaj, a collection of essays on issues revolving around welfare democracy, politics and state craft, Khana Pugos Dina Pugos, a collection of essays on practical philanthropy and philanthropic journalism, Bhumadhayarekha, a collection of commentaries on politics and society, and Rabindra Mishraka Kabita, a collection of poems.
Mishra worked with the Nepal Television for a year, and with Pakistan’s leading English language daily, The News International, for two years while he was doing his Masters at the Punjab University in Lahore. He then joined the BBC Nepali Service in London in 1994 as a Producer and later became the Head of the Nepali Service in 2006.
Mishra has completed a Masters degree in English Literature, Journalism and International Politics respectively from universities in Nepal, Pakistan and the UK.
While in London, Mishra founded global charity, HELP NEPAL Network, which has chapters in 14 countries. HELP NEPAL is run completely voluntarily. The charity runs an orphanage in Dhulikhel, which is in the outskirts of Kathmandu, and a health post in the remote Mugu district.