Man Mohan Adhikari
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Man Mohan Adhikari (June 1920-April 26, 1999) was the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1994 to 1995, representing the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist). He was one of the few democratically-elected Communist Party members in the world to serve as head of government. After his death, Madhav Kumar Nepal is leading this party.
Born in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal, he spent his childhood in Biratnagar. He was sent to Varanasi to study in 1938. While studying for his B.Sc. in 1942, Man Mohan took part in Quit India movement and he was arrested by the British colonial authorities and put to jail along wih other politicians.
During his stay in India Man Mohan became involved in the communist movement. He joined the Communist Party of India. He returned to Nepal, were he became a trade union leader in Biratnagar. He took part in the founding of the Communist Party of Nepal in 1949.