Ganga Dahal BiographyGanga Dahal, the youngest daughter of former Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has been a focal figure in Nepali politics and public debate. Her name has frequently appeared in the headlines due to her resignation from her father’s secretariat, accusations of nepotism, and the violent attack on her home in Lalitpur. Despite controversies over her political role and lifestyle, she continues to identify as a lifelong member of the Maoist Centre. Her personal and political life reflects the complex intersection of family legacy and party dynamics in Nepal’s modern political landscape.
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Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ganga Dahal |
|---|---|
| Husband | Jeevan Pandey |
| Birthplace | Chitwan, Nepal |
| Mother | Sita Dahal |
| Father | Puspha Kamal Dahal |
| Profession | Served in her father’s secretariat, assisting in managing party affairs |
Detail Facts
- Youngest daughter of Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) and Sita Dahal.
- Siblings: Renu Dahal (Mayor of Bharatpur), Gyanu Dahal (deceased, 2014), and Prakash Dahal (deceased, 2017).
- Married to Jeevan Acharya, a businessman and Maoist Centre central member since July 2022.
- Entered politics after the death of her brother Prakash Dahal in 2017 and began serving in her father’s secretariat, assisting in managing party affairs.
- Resigned on October 20, 2025, citing personal attacks and political pressure, but stated she would remain a lifelong active member of the CPN (Maoist Centre).
- In September 2025, her residence in Lalitpur was attacked and set on fire during Gen Z-led protests, where a charred body later identified as Saroj (or Suraj) Khatri was found inside.
- Faced lavish lifestyle allegations, including claims she owned a Louis Vuitton bag worth millions of rupees, which she denied, explaining the items were birthday gifts destroyed in the fire.
- Encountered accusations of nepotism, with critics asserting her rise in politics stemmed from family influence rather than political experience, extending to her husband’s political appointments.
- Her husband, Jeevan Acharya, became a Maoist Centre central member in 2022, drawing criticism for being nominated without prior political background.
- His provincial election nomination in Morang (2025) led to discontent among party cadres who questioned his qualifications.
- In December 2023, lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh accused Ganga Dahal of corruption related to the Ncell tax dispute.
- She denied all allegations, calling them part of a coordinated smear campaign aimed at discrediting her and her family.