Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Ex-Nepal PM Returns to Prison as Birthday Gift
Rabi Lamichhane, who used to be the Prime Minister of Nepal, is going back to jail.
He was previously arrested due to a scam and escaped from prison during a big protest.
He says he's doing this on his birthday as a gift to himself.
He hopes that the new government will be fairer to him than the previous one.
He was also the head of a political party.
He wants the new government to decide what should happen with his case.
Rabi Lamichhane, former Nepal PM, is returning to prison.
He escaped jail during the Gen Z protests.
Lamichhane was arrested in October 2024.
He stated he's returning as a 'birthday gift' to himself.
He hopes for fairer treatment from the new government.
- Who
- Rabi Lamichhane, former Prime Minister of Nepal.
- What
- Decided to return to prison.
- When
- On his birthday.
- Where
- Nepal.
- Why
- As a self-imposed birthday gift, and to seek fairness from the new government.
- Subject
- Rabi Lamichhane, former Nepal PM
- Action
- Returning to prison
- Reason
- Birthday gift to himself
- Previous Position
- Rastriya Swatantra Party chair
- Allegation
- Involvement in a cooperative scam
- Escape
- Escaped jail during Gen Z protest