Sushil Khadka, Former US Resident, Elected to Parliament from Baglung on Platform of Green Enterprise and Governance Reform

Baglung. Sushil Khadka, born in Baglung Municipality-3 Guthi, returned to Nepal 12 years ago after leaving his life in the United States. Since then, he has been involved in entrepreneurship. Khadka, who joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party stating the need for youth in national politics, was elected in the recently concluded House of Representatives election from Baglung Constituency No. 1, securing 20,927 votes.

Khadka joined the RSP while actively engaged in waste management and social service. Defeating his competitors by a large margin, Khadka stated his plan to improve the image of Baglung. He pledged to restore Baglung's lost prestige and focus on economic development, employment, green environment, and entrepreneurship.

Khadka has experience working as a Chemical Engineer, Economist, and Entrepreneur. He entered the election campaign with the slogan, 'Son of Baglung, Knowledge of the World extemdash;Youth Leadership is the Solution Now.' He states that he entered politics with the goal of building a prosperous Baglung and a self-reliant Nepal.

Educationally, Khadka holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the United States. After higher education, Khadka returned to Nepal and has been actively serving the motherland for the last 12 years through business, green enterprise, and social service. He stated that his presence in politics is to link policy-making with enterprise. Khadka is committed to raising his voice in parliament on policy-making alongside entrepreneurship.

"My goal is to connect Baglung with green enterprise, restore Baglung's lost prestige, complete stalled projects, listen to public grievances through a liaison office, and solve problems by visiting people's homes," Khadka said, "I will work by creating a blueprint for waste management and Baglung's prosperity."

Khadka has established and operated various enterprises in Nepal related to restaurants, agriculture, solid waste management, and green investment. Khadka stated that through 'Abhni Ventures,' he established the country's largest plastic recycling network, creating hundreds of jobs.

Khadka has already contributed to conducting cleanliness campaigns in Himalayan districts, participating in national and international social programs through Rotary International, and preserving the religious and cultural heritage of Baglung.

On policy matters, Khadka plans to end corruption through digital good governance, ensure transparent and citizen-friendly service delivery, create employment for youth within the country, promote entrepreneurship, commercialize agriculture, develop sustainable tourism, develop technical education as a national center, and implement a scientific waste management system.

Khadka asserts that he will lead in raising a strong voice in the Federal Parliament after studying the possibilities, problems, and opportunities in Baglung. The district residents also expect some change from him. However, to see the results, the public must patiently wait for some time for Khadka's parliamentary journey.