Parmanand Jha

Parmanand Jha, born on January first, nineteen forty-four, is a prominent Nepali politician and former judge. He made history by serving as the first Vice President of Nepal from July twenty-third, two thousand eight, to October thirty-first, two thousand fifteen. His political journey began after resigning from his position as a Supreme Court judge in December two thousand seven, following a lack of proposal from the Judicial Council.

Jha's roots trace back to the Mithila region of Nepal, where his father originated. He was born in Darbhanga district, Bihar, India, at his maternal uncle's home, adhering to Hindu traditions. This unique background has shaped his identity as a native citizen and federal subject of Nepal.

Transitioning into politics, Jha became a member of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum. His political career took a significant turn when he was elected Vice President by the first Nepalese Constituent Assembly on July nineteenth, two thousand eight. He took the oath of office on July twenty-third, two thousand eight, at the Sheetal Niwas Presidential Palace, in the presence of notable figures including President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Girijaprasad Koirala.