1966, began political career; 1968, became a full-time political activist. Arrested and jailed for 14 consecutive years, including 4 years of solitary confinement, for his pro-democratic political activities. A victim of torture and human rights abuse, has been a strong crusader of democracy and human rights. 1987, upon release from prison, Central Committee Member of the then CPN (M-L), in charge of the Lumbini zone. 1991, elected as Member of the House of Representatives; 1994 and 1999, re-elected. 1994-95, Minister for Home Affairs. 1995-2008, Chief, Department of Parliamentary Affairs. 2006-07, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. November 2013, elected to the Constituent Assembly from Jhapa; played role in promulgating the constitution, which has consolidated Nepal as a democratic polity based on human rights, inclusiveness and rule of law. 2014, elected President of the Nepal Communist Party. October 2015, elected Prime Minister of Nepal; made significant contributions in implementing the constitution and laying the ground for economic transformation ensuring the sustainable development and prosperity of the country and people. February 2018, re-elected Prime Minister of Nepal. Chairman, Nepal Communist Party. One of the architects of the 2005 12-Points Agreement, a milestone in the Nepali peace process and democratic transformation.