Suhang Nembang

Suhang Nembang is a Nepalese politician and lawyer currently serving as a Member of the House of Representatives in the federal parliament of Nepal. He represents the Ilam-2 constituency and is affiliated with the Communist Party of [Nepal ], commonly known as CPN-UML. Nembang was elected in a by-election held in April 2024, following the passing of his father, Subaschandra Nemwang, a prominent political figure and former Speaker of the House.

Early life and education

Suhang Nembang was born on 17 February 1990 in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is the youngest of four children in the family of Subas Chandra Nembang. He completed his School Leaving Certificate from Jagat Mandir Secondary School and pursued higher secondary education at Gyanodaya Bal Batika. He later moved to Australia for further studies but returned to Nepal and enrolled at Kathmandu School of Law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degree, as well as a Master of Laws with a specialization in commercial law.

Legal career

Before entering politics, Nembang established himself as a legal professional. He founded the Kantipur Law Associates and Research Center in Thapagaun, Kathmandu, where he practiced law focusing on commercial and constitutional matters. He also served as a central member of the legal department within the CPN-UML.

Political career

Nembang entered active politics following the death of his father and quickly rose to national attention as a first-time candidate with a legal background.

2024 by-election

The by-election for the Ilam-2 constituency was held on 27 April 2024. Nembang won the seat by securing 27,772 votes, defeating Dambar Bahadur Khadka of the Nepali Congress by a margin of 5,830 votes. His campaign emphasized political continuity, youth engagement, and governance reform.

Parliamentary priorities

After taking his oath of office on 8 May 2024, Nembang identified several key priorities for his tenure. These include addressing local development issues in Ilam, working on legislative reforms, and promoting good governance. He has also expressed a strong commitment to increasing youth participation in politics and maintaining democratic values.